Guinness Chili

5 from 1 vote

Guinness Chili is a hearty, flavorful chili with plenty of spice and Guinness beer. It's ready in about 40 minutes for an easy St. Patrick's Day dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Additional Time0

Total Time30

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Marcie

Equipment

Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 lbs. grass fed ground beef I used 82% lean; see note 2
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper see note 3
11.2 ounces Guinness Draught beer one bottle; see note 1
28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes sub with regular crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
15 ounces kidney beans rinsed and drained
salt and pepper to taste
cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, for serving optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the ground beef and break it up into small chunks. Cook about 3-4 minutes, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease as necessary. Add the garlic and spices and cook 30 seconds longer, stirring until the mixture is well coated with the spice mixture.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 lbs. grass fed ground beef, 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Add the Guinness, crushed tomatoes and maple syrup and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and stir in the beans. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
11.2 ounces Guinness Draught beer, 28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 15 ounces kidney beans
Remove from heat and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
salt and pepper, cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, for serving

Notes

Pro tip: Guinness is full-bodied and adds rich flavor to the chili. You can substitute it with a different type of beer, but the flavor of the chili will vary depending on the beer that you use.
If you're using ground beef that isn’t lean, you may want to degrease the pan before adding the remaining ingredients once the meat has cooked.
If you prefer a spicier chili, add extra cayenne pepper. Start with an additional 1/4 teaspoon, then work up from there.
Store leftover Guinness beef chili in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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