What is the secret to amazing chili?

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine . Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

What is the best beer for chili?

The best type of beer for chili is typically a darker, maltier beer such as a stout, porter, or brown ale . These styles of beer have a robust flavor profile that can enhance the overall taste of the chili.

What adds the most flavor to chili?

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

What is the most important spice in chili?

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

At what point do you add beer to chili?

Yeah, you absolutely can add beer to chili. I'd brown the meat, add my seasonings and veggies and then pour in some beer when the veggies become tender . You're essentially deglazing the pan with the beer, so let it reduce a little and then add whatever remaining liquids are called for in your recipe.

Why do people add beer to chili?

Not only does beer work to cut the heat and spice of a proper bowl of red , but the residual sweetness in most beers nicely complements the caramelized meat. Since it's the perfect thing to drink with chili, plenty of people consider adding beer to their chili recipe, but which beer style should you choose?

Why do you add vinegar to chili?

With only about 1 tablespoon per pot added toward the end of the cooking process, the vinegar will make the flavors more vibrant without overwhelming the dish with its biting tang . Through just a splash, everything becomes a little brighter, and the chili's flavors are more balanced.

How do you make chili more interesting?

I like to give my chili a little more complexity, so I'll often add canned chipotle chili peppers, a touch of cinnamon or Chinese 5 spice, chocolate and cilantro or coriander . A few other flavor boosting ingredients could be: smoked sausage, grilled corn kernels, coffee, beer or roasted tomatoes.

What ingredient will change your chili forever?

According to The Kitchn, that ingredient is cocoa powder . You may associate chocolate with dessert, but rest assured, adding cocoa powder won't make your chili sickeningly sweet. Instead, it'll contribute a layer of richness and balance out the spiciness.

Winning Guinness Chipotle Chili Recipe (2024)

by Robyn | Beef, Steaks, Burgers, Hot and Spicy!, Recipes,

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If ever there was a chili recipe I’d enter into a chili cook off, it would be this epic Guinness Chili Recipe that pairs stout Guinness with smoky chipotle peppers for flavor that keeps you coming back for more! In fact, it’s so good I should rename it “come back Chili” because you can’t stop at just one bowl. It’s also a great recipe for repurposing leftover meats like smoked brisket and prime rib- get creative!

The reason this recipe is called “Winning” Guinness Chili is that it has, among my friends and co-workers, won Chili Cook offs and bragging rights. If this Guinness chili was good enough to win a few Chili Competitions among friends, it is definitely worthy of your time investment over other chili recipes!

Why I love this Guinness Chili Recipe: beans or no beans, it’s delicious either way!

Let’s face it, Guinness is the unsung hero in this recipe and it just adds a richness that can’t be accomplished without it. So whether or not you like beans in your chili, the flavor is still there regardless of whether or not you use beans.

With Beans: If you use beans, I like Black Beans as I think their flavor is complimentary with the chipotle peppers

Without Beans to be (Paleo and Keto approved version): For those following a paleo and Keto diet, this recipe is equally delicious without beans. I like to add an extra can of tomatoes when I make it without beans.

Ingredients for Guinness Chili

2 tbsp olive oil
large yellow onion, chopped
1red or green pepper, chopped
5chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5–6garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef (I prefer grassfed beef)
2to3 tbsp chili powder
2 tspsea salt
2to3tsp ground cumin
t tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tspdried basil
112 oz. bottle Guinness or another dark beer
1/4 cupWorcestershire sauce
1 28 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes (try hunt’s or rotel) (
2 tbsp tomato paste
2(14. 0z) chicken or beef broth
1bay leaf
215 oz. black beans

GUINNESS CHILI VARIATIONS

FRITO PIE STYLE

It’s always fun to serve this Guinness chili in a bag of fritos with a big dollop of sour cream and cheese for a “frito pie” presentation.

KETO STYLE Guinness Chili

If you are on the keto diet, skip the beans, add more tomatoes, and swap PORK RINDS for your tortilla chips.

PALEO STYLE Guinness Chili

The Paleo diet is all about no beans, no grains, and no dairy. I recommend using almond or coconut milk based plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream (you can now easily find almond and coconut milk sour cream too). For tortilla chips, use Siete Foods Cassava chips so you can keep the crunch and stay Paleo Approved.

Make This Guinness Chili and Be Prepared to be Blown Away!

If you try this recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment below or follow and tag me on facebook or instagram– I love hearing from you!

Guinness Chipotle Chili Recipe

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Author: Robyn
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x

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This Guinness Chili recipe has won number chili cook offs and it will be a winner in your household too!

Ingredients

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2 tblsp olive oil
large yellow onion, chopped
1 red or green pepper, chopped
5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
5–6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef (I prefer grassfed)
2 to 3 tblsp chili powder
2 tsp sea salt
2 to 3 tsp ground cumin
t tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dried basil
1 12 oz. bottle Guinness or another dark beer
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 28 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes (try hunt’s or rotel)
2 tblsp tomato paste
2 (14. 0z) chicken or beef broth
1 bay leaf
2 15 oz. black beans
Garnished: Fritos (as stated above) pepper jack cheese and sour cream

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Instructions

Heat oil in a big sauce pan or a dutch oven over medium heat; add onion.
Reduce heat to low, and cook the onion 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add bell pepper and cook 5 minutes.
Add chipotle peppers and garlic, cook one minute.
Add beef and next 5 ingredients. Stir in beer and simmer about 2 minutes. S
tir in Worcestershire sauce and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to medium to medium low.
Simmer, uncovered, 30-40 minutes.
Add beans, stir, and continue to simmer until liquid has reduced slightly and the chili has become thicker. (After adding beans, I usually simmer another 30-45 minutes).

You will have seconds, possibly thirds.

Do you have a #winning Chili recipe? Let's hear it- I love trying out different chili recipes!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: soups, stews, Dinner
Method: simmer
Cuisine: American