Guinness Chili
This Guinness chili is a rich, hearty bowl of comfort food made with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, warming spices, and a can of Guinness for extra depth of flavor. Great for game days and cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 large red onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 11.2 ounces Guinness Draught beer 1 can
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 15 ounces kidney beans rinsed and drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for serving
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the red onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the chili seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the Guinness and use your spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, brown sugar, and kidney beans. Stir everything together.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.