Momma’s Beer Chili

Momma’s Beer Chili

This recipe for Momma’s Homemade Chili is sure to warm not only your hearts, but also your bellies.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (vidalia if available), diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1.5-2 lbs. Riverbend Cattle Co. dry aged ground beef
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beer (dark preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz.) pink or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup diced mild green chiles
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1-2 tablespoons of flour to thicken

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes.

Step 2: Add meat to skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain fat, if any, and discard.

Step 3: Add remaining ingredients, stirring until mixed. Transfer to crock-pot. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours (or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.) Makes 4-6 servings.

*Substitutions:

Use root beer to replace beer. This will also add more sweetness, so remove honey if preferred. Use less chili if you’d like more mild. Enjoy with fresh cilantro, cheese, or sour cream!

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About Riverbend Cattle Company

Riverbend Cattle Company is a cattle ranch located on the shores of the Withlacoochee River and Bonnet Lake, just outside historic Floral City, Florida. We raise grass-fed, grain-finished beef cattle in a compassionate and sustainable manner so that the beef is healthy and tastes amazing.

We offer a one-stop shop for families and individuals that want to incorporate a healthy and local meat diet into their lives. Our mission is to carry on the rich Florida farming history by offering and supporting local families and their recipes, handed down for generations. 

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