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Slow Cooker Beer Chili Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces beer lager or amber ale works great
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese sour cream, and green onions for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high 8-10 minutes until beef is browned with no pink and onion softened. Add garlic; cook another minute until fragrant and drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker.
  3. Add beer, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  4. Cover; cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste; serve hot with favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and green onions.