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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!
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.
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
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 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
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.
Dominick @ DominickCosta.com says
Sounds delicious! Welcome back from Cali 🙂 Happy Halloween!
tanya says
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!
Karen says
Whoa whoa whoa those dogs look amazing!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
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 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
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!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I love chili .... I mean LOVE it. This sounds so good and like it would be perfect for the cooler weather! Pinning, Lisa!
Marcie@flavorthemoments says
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!
Andi says
I'm sorry...did you just say Jack Daniels and Chili in the same post? Will you come live with me?
-andi
Inspire Me Heather says
I didn't know that about canned tomatoes and adding sugar! Thanks for the tip and for your yummy looking recipe!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
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!
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
I am not a whiskey drinker at all, but this sounds delicious, Lisa! 🙂
Amy | Club Narwhal says
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 🙂
Marie@InteriorFrugalista says
Ooooooh this chili sounds yum - must try! I found you over at the Pin Junkie Friday Party.
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
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!!!
Linda @ With A Blast says
Great recipe, Lisa ! I also always add sugar to any dish containing tomatoes - definitely a must 🙂
Diane Balch says
Watch out Lisa is breaking out the strong stuff… sounds like a kicking chili. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
This chili looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love chili during the chilly weather, this is perfect!
adam says
tasted like a little too much cumin, I'm not a chef, but I wouldn't call this recipe a show stopper...
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
This looks like one good bowl of chili! 🙂 Pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Julie, it is pretty good if I do say so myself. 😉
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
My husband is hooked on Jack....I have to make this for him!!
Lisa Johnson says
Oh, he will love it Cathy!!
son jon says
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.
Miranda says
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.
Charlie Ingram says
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)?
Les says
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.