[NEW] Cowboy Beef And Black Bean Chili

If you haven't tried putting beer in your chili then you are in for a treat! Our own Jim McBride won a chili cookoff with this recipe--read more about the intense competition that led to this star-earning chili earning mad props with the gardening set.
Active: 45 min. Cook: 2 hours Total: 2 hours 45 mins
Print
[NEW] Cowboy Beef And Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef (95% lean)
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 ½ cups onions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 2 yellow bell peppers, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. thyme ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper 1 (
  • 8 oz.) can crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 (14½ oz.) can chili diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14½ oz.) can beef broth
  • 2 oz. dark beer ⅓ cup tomato paste 2 (
  • 5 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in stockpot over medium heat (8-10 minutes). Remove from stockpot with slotted spoon. Set aside. Pour off drippings.
  2. Heat oil in same stockpot over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are tender (3-5 minutes). Add bell peppers and jalapeño and cook until tender (4-5 minutes).
  3. Return beef to stockpot. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme and cayenne; cook and stir until toasted (2-3 minutes).
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, beer, and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover stockpot and continue simmering until thickened (30-40 minutes).
  6. Stir in beans; cook until beans are heated through (5-10 minutes). Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 505 g
Amount per serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 71.4mg 24%
Sodium 703.5mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 31.7g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g 35%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 32.5g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 122.4mg 10%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Potassium 1255.3mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Score Breakdown

+ More
  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
− Less
  • Additives to Limit
  • Added Sodium
  • Added Sugar
+5 -3 =2
Better

Put the Stars to Work

Food Finder

Food Finder

Search our database of thousands of foods to see their star ratings. Compare different brands, find healthier alternatives within categories, and make informed decisions at home or while shopping.

  • Search by product name or brand
  • Browse by food category
  • Save favorites for quick reference
SEARCH FOODS
Store Finder

Store Finder

Locate grocery stores, pharmacies, schools, and healthcare facilities near you that display Guiding Stars ratings on shelf tags. Shop with confidence knowing the ratings are right there when you need them.

  • Find participating retailers nationwide
  • Filter by location and store type
  • Get directions and store hours
FIND STORES