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Chili Con Carne

In this classic Southern chili, beer balances the heat of fresh chorizo sausage and jalapeño for a crowd-pleasing cookout treat.

Egg FreeNut Free

6

Servings

20 Mins

Prep Time

50 Mins

Cook Time

Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Oil while Preheating the Pot

Add the oil and preheat the pot to 325°F/162°C (medium-low).

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)3 Tbsps.
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2. Add and Cook the Onions

Once the pot is preheated, add the onions and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

  • Yellow Onions(diced small)1 cup
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3. Add and Cook the Jalapenos

Add the diced jalapeno and continue cooking for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

  • Jalapeno(finely chopped)2
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4. Add and Cook the Garlic

Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

  • Garlic Clove(finely chopped)3
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5. Add and Cook the Ground Beef

Add the beef and cook for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally, breaking up the meat into small pieces.

  • Ground Beef1 lb.
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6. Add and Cook the Chorizo

Add the chorizo and cook for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally, to break up the chorizo into small pieces.

  • Fresh Chorizo5 oz
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7. Add and Reduce the Beer

Add the beer and reduce the temperature to 225°F/107°C (low). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Lager Beer12 oz
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8. Stir in the San Marzano Tomatoes

  • San Marzano Tomatoes(or canned crushed tomatoes)1 ½ cups
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9. Add the Spices

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne.

  • Chili Powder¾ tsp.
  • Cumin(ground)½ tsp.
  • Smoked Paprika½ tsp.
  • Cayenne¼ tsp.
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10. Season the Chili

Stir in the kosher salt, black pepper, and dijon mustard.

  • Kosher Salt3 tsps.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)15 turns
  • Dijon Mustard1 tsp.
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11. Add the Pinto Beans

  • Canned Pinto Beans(drained)8 oz
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12. Cook the Chili

Reduce the temperature to 215°F/101°C (low) and cook the chili for 19 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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13. Garnish and Serve

Remove from the heat and garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and grated cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

  • Cheddar Cheese(grated)1 cup
  • Scallion Greens(thinly sliced)3
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