Best Damn Pale Ale Chili

Name: Best Damn Pale Ale Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 large yellow Onion, diced; 1 Jalapeno diced, seeded for less spicy; 2 Pounds Ground Beef 80/20; 5 Cloves of garlic, minced; 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 Tsp of Salt, plus more to taste; 1 Tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tsp Paprika; 6 oz Tomato Paste; 2 cups Chicken Bone Broth or water; 28 ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1 (12 ounce) beer (lager, Pale Ale or mild IPA); 2 (12 ounce) cans dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed; Pinch of sugar

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:3h

I recently recreated my dad's famous chili recipe, adding my own twist to it with a secret ingredient: pale ale beer. Growing up, my dad's chili was always a family favorite. It was hearty, full of flavor, and had just the right amount of heat. I wanted to keep the essence of his recipe intact, but also add my own unique touch to make it my own. I started by using the same base ingredients that my dad used: ground beef, beans, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of chili spices. However, I decided to use pale ale beer to give it an extra depth of flavor. The subtle hoppy notes of the beer worked perfectly with the spices and gave the chili a unique twist that set it apart from the original. After simmering everything together for a few hours, I gave it a taste and was blown away by the rich, complex flavors. It was everything I remembered from my dad's recipe, but with a delicious twist that made it feel like my own creation. I can't wait to share this recipe with my family and friends and see what they think of my take on my dad's classic chili.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:51:23 GMT