Meaty 4 Bean Chili Recipe
If you like your chili meaty and hearty, then this Meaty 4 Bean Chili is calling your name! It’s easy to make and packed with deliciousness.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 medium yellow onion diced small
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound stew meat cut into 2 inch cubes
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 12 oz lager or other light beer
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 tbsp garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz Great Northern white beans drained and rinsed
Toppings
- cilantro chopped
- avocado sliced
- green onions sliced
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large heavy pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon and remove to a bowl. Heat up the pot again and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the ground beef and stew meat and brown until the chunks are no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and black pepper and stir to combine. Pour in the lager and stir for a minute or two.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, beef stock, and all of the bean varieties. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 2 hours. Ladle into bowls and top with toppings of choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g
