Coffee and beer give this classic chili recipe a mouthwatering depth of flavor! Let it simmer all day for an easy to make dinner that the whole family will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Classic Chili, Classic Chili Recipe, How do I make Classic Chili Recipe, How to make Classic Chili Recipe, Mama's Old Fashion Chili
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 3hours
Total Time 3hours10minutes
Servings 6-8 servings
Calories 940kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
2-4tablespoonsolive oil
1 1/2poundsground beef80/20
1 1/2cupsyellow oniondiced
2red bell pepperdiced
2jalapeno pepperstemmed, seeded and finely chopped
10clovesgarlic chopped
1/2tablespoonsalt
2(12-ounce) bottles dark beer
1cupstrong brewed coffee
4(15-ounce) cans pinto beansdrained a bit
2(14.5-ounces) canspetite diced tomatoes
1(12-ounce) cantomato paste
1(4-ounce) canOrtega chileschopped
3tablespoonsdried chili powder
1/2tablespoonsmoked paprika
2tablespoonsdried ground cumin
1 1/2tablespoonssalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a dutch oven in 1 tablespoon olive oil until most of the pink is gone; remove to plate and set aside.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and saute onion for about 2 minutes. Add red peppers and continue to cook until soft. Add jalapeno and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt and cooked beef to pan and heat through.
Add beer and coffee and stir up any brown bits on the bottom and sides of the pan.
Add all the rest of the ingredients to the pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours or until chili is at the desired thickness. Cool and refrigerate overnight. Bring chili to simmer and serve. Yum!