Name: Fire-Roasted Beer-Infused Three-Bean Beef Chili
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive or neutral oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 orange bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 4 oz can fire-roasted chillis; 2 14.5 oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 6 oz can tomato paste; 3 15 oz can three-bean mix; 2 12 oz can beer; 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; water; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp 1–2 Trader Joe’s Umami Mushroom Powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Sour cream; Shredded Mexican cheese blend; Jarred salsa; Fritos corn chips

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics:

Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Brown the Beef:

Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Cook Vegetables:

Stir in the diced bell peppers and fire-roasted green chiles. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until the peppers soften slightly.
Add Spices:

Add all spices, cocoa powder, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat and vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to bloom the spices in the remaining fat.
Deglaze with Beer:

Pour in 1–2 cans of beer and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol.
Add Remaining Ingredients:

Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and Better Than Bouillon. Mix well to combine.
Simmer:

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes or longer (up to 2 hours), stirring occasionally. Add water as needed if the chili becomes too thick.
Adjust Consistency:

Add water as needed during cooking to maintain desired consistency. Up to 2 cups may be needed for longer cooking times.
Taste and Adjust:

Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serve:

Ladle the chili into bowls and set out garnishes for people to customize their bowls.

Jerome Eno

Fire-Roasted Beer-Infused Three-Bean Beef Chili

Fire-Roasted Beer-Infused Three-Bean Beef Chili

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Spices

Optional Garnishes

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics:

Brown the Beef:

Cook Vegetables:

Add Spices:

Deglaze with Beer:

Add Remaining Ingredients:

Simmer:

Adjust Consistency:

Taste and Adjust:

Serve:

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