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Boilermaker Chili Recipe

Boilermaker Chili Recipe

This Boilermaker Chili Recipe is a rich, hearty, and flavorful dish packed with bold spices and tender meat. Perfect for game days, cold nights, or family gatherings, this chili is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to customize. The blend of beef, beans, and spices simmered to perfection creates an irresistible dish with deep, smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 12 oz beer
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional, for depth of flavor

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  • Add the Liquids: Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and beef broth. Stir well.
  • Season the Chili: Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, oregano, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer the Chili: Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
  • Add the Beans: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If chili is too thick, add more beef broth.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, or fresh cilantro.
  • Nutrition (Per Serving):
  • Nutrient
  • Amount
  • Calories
  • 480 kcal
  • Protein
  • 38g
  • Carbohydrates
  • 40g
  • Fat
  • 18g
  • Fiber
  • 10g
  • Iron
  • 20% Daily Value

Notes

For a Thicker Chili: Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water).
For Extra Heat: Add more cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword Game Day Food, Homemade Chili, Spicy Chili