Halftime Chili
Great Game Day (or any day) chili recipe!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups chopped sweet onion
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 5 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 whole bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed and chopped finely
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with puree
- One 14.5-ounce can low sodium chicken or beef broth
- One 12-ounce bottle beer
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- One 15-ounce can chili beans in sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, basil, bay leaves, oregano and thyme. Stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the jalapeños, tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste, and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to reincorporate the ingredients, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Mix in the beans and heat an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- This can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Rewarm over low heat before serving.
- Try adding a variety of things to your chili: a bunch of fresh cilantro, different kinds of beans, cheese, sour cream, ground veal or turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1429IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg