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Slow Cooker Beer Chili Recipe

This hearty beer chili is going to be your new game day MVP! The beer adds such amazing depth of flavor, and honestly, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you're getting the party ready. Trust me, once your guests smell this simmering away, they'll be counting down the minutes until kickoff!
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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. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the beer, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if you're around.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.