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Boilermaker Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, kidney beans, and a splash of lager beer, perfect for game days or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bottle 12 oz lager beer
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Largest pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and ground sausage and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, until browned, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the drained kidney beans and diced tomatoes with their juices and stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir to coat the ingredients.
  6. Pour in the lager beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For even richer flavors, let the chili sit for a few hours or overnight and reheat before serving.