Game-Day Chili

A bowl of this hearty, beer-infused chili will satisfy the hungriest armchair quarterbacks and tailgating fans of the big game.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle dark beer
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Pickled jalapeño pepper slices for garnish

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well.
2. Combine meat mixture, beans, and next 11 ingredients in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until thickened. Garnish, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.