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    Home » Main Course » Jack Daniels Chili

    Published: Oct 31, 2013 · Modified: Jun 8, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Jack Daniels Chili

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    chili in a white bowl with corn chips scattered on the table and a glass of whiskey in the corner

    I was welcomed back from California today by thunderstorms and chilly temperatures! Perfect weather for Jack Daniels Chili.....not so perfect weather for trick-or-treating. This is pretty much a remake of my Guinness Chili, but with a stronger, deeper flavor. It also carries a bigger kick.....a much bigger kick!

    chili in a white bowl with corn chips scattered on the table and a glass of whiskey in the corner

    With the chilly, winter weather coming up I knew that I needed to have another chili recipe to whip up. Jack Daniel's seemed like a logical flavor choice. I have no idea why, it just sounded really good.....and it is!

    How to make Jack Daniels 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.

    Stir in the cumin and chili powders.

    Add the tomatoes, beans, whiskey, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

    cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

    Serve with sour cream / Greek yogurt and shredded cheese if desired.

    Jack Daniels Chili with corn chips and a glass of whiskey

    Notes:

    • This time around I decided to serve the chili with corn chips, but cornbread is a great choice as well.
    • If you do not want to add whiskey to your chili, simply replace it with beef broth.
    • If you don't want to use beef, simply use ground turkey instead. I am sure that it will still be quite delicious!

    More delicious chili recipes:

    • Guinness Beef Chili
    • Instant Pot Chunky Beef Chili
    • Easy Beef Chili - no beans
    • Southwest Chili with Black Beans and Corn
    • Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
    • Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs

    Enjoy!!

    Jack Daniels Chili with corn chips and a glass of whiskey

    Jack Daniels Chili

    Jack Daniels Chili with corn chips and a glass of whiskey will warm you up on the coldest of winter nights!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef, beans, chili, whiskey, game day, party, comfort
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 612kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds grass-fed ground beef
    • 8 ounces Jack Daniel's Whiskey*
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup yellow onion diced
    • 15 ounce can organic red kidney beans drained and rinsed
    • 15 ounce can organic white kidney beans drained and rinsed
    • 28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 - 2 Tablespoon ground chili powder
    • 1 Tablespoon ground chipotle pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon organic brown sugar
    • sour cream and shredded cheese optional
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    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.
    • Stir in the cumin and chili powders.
    • Add tomatoes, beans, whiskey and brown sugar Stir to combine.
    • Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
    • 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.
    • *Jack Daniel's is a registered trademark. I have no affiliation with the company and I am not being paid to use their whiskey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 1169mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 7.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Dominick @ DominickCosta.com says

      October 31, 2013 at 1:58 am

      Sounds delicious! Welcome back from Cali 🙂 Happy Halloween!

      Reply
    2. tanya says

      October 31, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Your pictures are gorgeous Lisa!! I am HUGE fan of chili! I make a batch a week during the week! I'd love to try this, may have to take down the Jack for the kids!

      Reply
    3. Karen says

      October 31, 2013 at 10:53 am

      Whoa whoa whoa those dogs look amazing!

      Reply
    4. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

      October 31, 2013 at 11:27 am

      This looks like the perfect meal for fall chilly weather indeed. So so comforting! And I bet that JD added such a lovely, interesting touch!
      Happy Halloween 🙂

      Reply
    5. Cindy Eikenberg says

      November 01, 2013 at 5:33 am

      Lisa, I've never tried chili with Jack but it sounds like a plan I to make! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful vacation and it's so good to have you back! Thanks for sharing your recipe and pinning! Happy Friday!

      Reply
    6. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      November 01, 2013 at 10:09 am

      I love chili .... I mean LOVE it. This sounds so good and like it would be perfect for the cooler weather! Pinning, Lisa!

      Reply
    7. Marcie@flavorthemoments says

      November 01, 2013 at 10:13 am

      Looked like you had a great trip to CA, Lisa! This chili is a wonderful welcome home. I loved your Guinness chili, so I know this one would be fabulous as well!

      Reply
    8. Andi says

      November 01, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      I'm sorry...did you just say Jack Daniels and Chili in the same post? Will you come live with me?

      -andi

      Reply
    9. Inspire Me Heather says

      November 03, 2013 at 6:44 am

      I didn't know that about canned tomatoes and adding sugar! Thanks for the tip and for your yummy looking recipe!

      Reply
    10. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

      November 03, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Oh my gosh, love this! So fun that you added some jack daniels to this, totally would have never thought of that. Great pictures too girl! Pinned!

      Reply
    11. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

      November 04, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      I am not a whiskey drinker at all, but this sounds delicious, Lisa! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Amy | Club Narwhal says

      November 06, 2013 at 8:23 am

      Lisa, I adore chili season and this one looks like a total winner (especially since you brilliantly used leftovers on hot dogs). You have me craving a chili dog and it's 9:30 in the morning 🙂

      Reply
    13. Marie@InteriorFrugalista says

      November 08, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Ooooooh this chili sounds yum - must try! I found you over at the Pin Junkie Friday Party.

      Reply
    14. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

      November 08, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      I'm all over this chili! Actually, I'm all over the dogs...so yum! I could seriously eat chili on a daily basis. I love how creative you are with your recipe. My brother in law would really like this one. (He's been trying to win our family chili cook off for 3 years now! And, this one is a winner!)
      I'm featuring this mouth watering chili at the Show Stopper Saturday party in the morning...cz you ROCK!!!

      Reply
    15. Linda @ With A Blast says

      November 08, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Great recipe, Lisa ! I also always add sugar to any dish containing tomatoes - definitely a must 🙂

      Reply
    16. Diane Balch says

      November 11, 2013 at 8:45 am

      Watch out Lisa is breaking out the strong stuff… sounds like a kicking chili. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.

      Reply
    17. Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says

      November 11, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      This chili looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    18. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      November 14, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      I love chili during the chilly weather, this is perfect!

      Reply
    19. adam says

      November 22, 2013 at 9:35 am

      tasted like a little too much cumin, I'm not a chef, but I wouldn't call this recipe a show stopper...

      Reply
    20. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

      October 03, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      This looks like one good bowl of chili! 🙂 Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 07, 2014 at 12:21 pm

        Thank you Julie, it is pretty good if I do say so myself. 😉

        Reply
    21. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      October 06, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      My husband is hooked on Jack....I have to make this for him!!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 06, 2014 at 5:05 pm

        Oh, he will love it Cathy!!

        Reply
    22. son jon says

      December 07, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Lisa, I adore chili season and this just one seems like earnings success (especially as you are remarkably utilised left over spots about very hot dogs). You've got myself desire the chili dog and also it’s 9: 25 each morning.

      Reply
    23. Miranda says

      April 22, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Just tried this tonight.... way too much Jack for both me and my husband. If i ever decide to try it again I will add 1/2 that amount. Other than that it was an easy recipe.

      Reply
    24. Charlie Ingram says

      November 15, 2018 at 11:43 am

      So, to make "real Chili" can you omit the beans or do you have to make other "adjustments" (putting beans in Chili is a hanging offense here in Texas)?

      Reply
    25. Les says

      February 02, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      Made this recipe and enjoyed it. I then decided to use your recipe as my base for my entry into a charity chili cook off.
      I added two tablespoons of smoked paprika, 1/2 cup of fresh jalapenos, a can of black beans, as well as 1 cup of pineapple juice (always keep them guessing!). Test batch was excellent. Extrapolated the ingredients to make 60 gallons and a star was born.
      Thank you for your help and inspiration.

      Reply

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