Nothing says delicious like a big bowl of flavorful chili, and my Four Bean Beef and Beer Chili will not only warm your body but soothe the soul! Wouldn't this make a great lunch or dinner?
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 655kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1largesweet onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
3-4tablespoonsbrown sugar
12ouncesdark beeror your favorite beer, root beer or Dr. Pepper
2poundsground chuckor ground sirloin if you prefer a leaner beef
15ounceskidney beans drained and rinsed
15ounces chili pinto beansdrained and rinsed (regular pinto beans can be used instead)
15 ouncesblack beans drained and rinsed
15ouncescannellini beans drained and rinsed
24ouncesheavy crushed tomato
2tablespoonscorn masaor fine cornmeal
3tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonground cumin
2teaspoonsdried oregano
2teaspoonsea saltor to taste
cayenne can be added for extra heatuse with caution