Description

Classic and easy Crock-Pot chili recipe made with beef, beans, chipotle chilies, onions. tomatoes, spices, and Guinness. Delicious, set-it-and-forget-it recipe.

Ingredients

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2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1–2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, finely chopped (see note below)
1 cup Guinness (any dark ale or IPA will work)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: Sour cream, Mexican blend cheese, chopped avocado, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, salsa

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Instructions

Heat a large pan with olive oil to medium heat. Cook ground beef until well browned and fully cooked through. About 10 minutes. Use the tip of a spatula to break the beef into small bite-sized chunks. Season with salt and pepper all over.
Transfer beef to a Crock-Pot or slow cooker using a spatula or slotted spoon. This is to help drain excess fat.
Combine all remaining ingredients in the Crock-Pot (except toppings) and stir until fully incorporated. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high heat or 6-8 hours on low heat. Give a final stir and serve with toppings.

Notes

Start with 1 chipotle chili and see how the final result tastes. Just note, this will be VERY mild. You can add additional chilies for more heat. I usually also add 1-2 teaspoons of the sauce in the can as well. Alternatively, you can just add the sauce for less heat.

Guinness/stouts work really well with this recipe. You can substitute with beef broth if you don’t want to use alcohol.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (no toppings)
Calories: 530
Sugar: 12.2g
Sodium: 879mg
Fat: 20.1g
Saturated Fat: 7.4g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 27.9g
Protein: 49.8g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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