Hearty Beef Chili (with BEER!) with Fifteen Spatulas - Honeysuckle

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat; pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious; pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Chop the large onion into small pieces.

Cook the chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pot and brown the meat for about 10 minutes.

Stir in garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Add 15 oz. of crushed fire roasted tomatoes and 8 oz. of tomato sauce to the pot.

Pour in medium full-bodied beer (Sierra Nevada IPA) and a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce.

Let the mixture cook for about 10 minutes.

Add in the kidney beans and stir to combine.

Serve the chili topped with chopped red onions and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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