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I was originally planning on sharing this Guinness Chili recipe on Monday, which was National Chili Day. I got up all excited about writing the post, but did not pull out my menu checklist first. Yes, I have about 3 weeks worth of menu ideas written down based on upcoming holidays and what I feel like making. There are also notes off to the side for national days about food that might be helpful or interesting to try…..
On a happier note, it finally stopped snowing and it looks like the sun is trying to poke thru the clouds. It has been snowing for 2 days now…it needs to stop! Like permanently stop until next winter. Cedar Rapids had a foot of snow during the month of February alone. We will have to see what happens next week, it might be in the 50’s, you never know with Iowa weather what will happen next.
No worries, you can warm yourself up with a big bowl of Guinness Chili on those cold snowy nights. Maybe that’s why we have winter, so we can make awesome hot foods! This is a mild chili, I do not like spicy. No, it does not have a strong beer flavor, it is just a subtle flavor in the background that adds a unique twist to basic chili.
How to make Guinness Beef Chili:
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook until meat is no longer pink…..
Add cumin, chili powders, tomatoes, and beans…..
Add the Guinness® and brown sugar, stir…..
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serve garnished with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions {if desired}
more delicious chili recipes:
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Southwest Chili with Black Beans and Corn
Instant Pot Guinness Beef Chili
I usually serve my chili with cornbread or corn chips, but never over noodles. Who knows, maybe I will try that next.
Enjoy!!
Guinness Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed 80% ground beef
- 11.2 ounce bottle Guinness Draught*
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onions diced
- 15 ounce can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can white kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes or diced
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 - 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon organic brown sugar
- sour cream and shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook until meat is no longer pink.
- Add cumin, chili powders, tomatoes, and beans.
- Add the Guinness® and brown sugar, stir
- Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve garnished with sour cream/ Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, and green onions {if desired}
- Serve with sour cream / Greek yogurt and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- I always add sugar to recipes with canned tomatoes, it helps take the acidic edge off.
- *Guinness the name, the harp logo, and the signature are all registered trademarks. I have no affiliation with the company and I am not being paid to use their beer. I just really like cooking with it!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
March 14, 2013 at 9:16 amI love this idea! I’ve been wanting to make a main course with Guinness, so I definitely want to give this a try.
marcie@flavorthemoments says
March 15, 2013 at 5:01 pmSo I made this chili last night and it was phenomenal! I only made a few changes…nothing much…and I posted it today. Of course, I noted that I found the recipe here. It was a hit in my house! I served it with cornbread waffle triangles, which I will post Sunday night! Thanks, Lisa.
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
October 4, 2013 at 2:27 pmThis recipe sounds delicious. I always make my chili with beer, it just goes together.
Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday Chili Party this week. I’m sharing this on my FB page this afternoon.
See you soon,
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Joanne T Ferguson says
October 17, 2013 at 1:20 amG’day Lisa! Love the combination of Guinness and chilli!
Who could eat a whole bowl of this now? ME! 🙂
Cheers! Joanne
Viewed as part of Food Friends Friday Chili Party
Paula says
October 19, 2013 at 7:20 amI really love the colors of your new site, looks great, Lisa. Thanks for joining me at Sat.Dishes pinning and buffering your chili !
Diane Roark says
January 18, 2014 at 9:31 amChili always goes great with football. I pinned it! Thank you so much for linking up to Saturday Dishes. I Pinned it!!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says
January 18, 2014 at 10:09 amMmmmm, this looks like perfection, Lisa. I love chili and always looking for another great recipe. Thanks so much.
Cathy says
January 19, 2014 at 8:16 amMy mouth is watering! I had to tell my husband in the other room–he is going to make this today! Thanks so much for the post, and I have pinned it as well so I can share with my followers!
Cheers,
~Cathy~
ourminifamily.com
Kerry C says
January 21, 2014 at 9:02 pmMy husband puts beer in his chili but we haven’t tried Guinness. We will have to try it. Sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
February 27, 2015 at 10:24 pmYou can never go wrong with a big, hearty bowl of chili! I love the addition of the Guinness! 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
March 1, 2015 at 11:33 amYum! I love all the spices and seasonings in this and I’m sure the Guinness gives it an awesome pop of flavor, too!