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Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick Best Mamas Beer Chili Slow Cooker Recipe featuring ground meat and kidney beans.

Best Mama’s Beer Chili Slow Cooker Recipe


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple, hearty chili recipe made in a slow cooker using beer.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer (lager or pale ale recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies, and beer to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if you are using it.
  5. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Stir before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: chili, beer chili, slow cooker, ground beef, easy dinner, comfort food