The Best Beer Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beer (dark or light)
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (undrained)
• 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (undrained)
• Sour Cream
• Cheddar Cheese (grated)
• Jalapenos
• Fresh Cilantro (minced)
• Tortilla Strips
• Tortilla Chips (crushed)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Stove Top Directions ---

2. 2

   Cook 1 pound ground beef and 1 onion in a large pot on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until browned (about 4 minutes). Drain fat.

3. 3

   Stir in 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup beer, 1 15-ounce can kidney beans and 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

5. 5

   --- Slow Cooker Directions ---

6. 6

   In a large skillet, saute the 1 pound ground beef and 1 onion until browned. Drain the fat.

7. 7

   Add the ground beef and onion to your slow cooker and stir in the seasonings, 1 cup beer, 1 15-ounce can kidney beans and 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes.

8. 8

   Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

9. 9

   --- Instant Pot Directions ---

10. 10

    Turn your instant pot to SAUTE.Once hot, brown ground beef with diced onions. Hit CANCEL.

11. 11

    Add in your liquid, beans, tomatoes and chili seasonings and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This is important–if you don’t scrape off the browned bits, the Instant Pot may not come to pressure.

12. 12

    Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 20 minutes. Turn the knob to vent and quick release the pressure before removing the lid. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!