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Guinness Irish Chili Recipe

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This Guinness Irish Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish combining the rich taste of Guinness beer with a blend of classic chili spices, lean ground beef, vegetables, and kidney beans. Perfect for cozy dinners, this chili simmers to a thick, savory perfection with optional toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
  • 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 14 ounce can Guinness beer (about 440 ml)
  • 19 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Then add the chopped celery, bell peppers, and garlic, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Cook it while stirring occasionally until the meat is no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add spices and liquids: Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and the cinnamon stick. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and Guinness beer. Stir everything together well to combine.
  4. Simmer the chili: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili cook uncovered for 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the chili to thicken nicely.
  5. Add beans and adjust seasoning: Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Serve the chili hot with your choice of optional toppings such as sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Use a good quality Guinness beer for the authentic Irish flavor; if unavailable, a dark stout beer can be substituted.
  • For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped fresh chili when cooking the spices.
  • Lean ground beef is recommended to reduce excess fat but ground turkey or plant-based alternatives can be used.
  • Cooking uncovered in the simmering step helps the chili reduce to the right thickness; stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Leftover chili keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

Keywords: Guinness chili, Irish chili, beef chili, hearty chili recipe, dark beer chili, kidney beans chili, spicy chili

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