Easy Guinness One-Pot Beef Chili
This easy Guinness chili is a hearty one-pot beef recipe made with lean minced beef, kidney beans, bold spices, and a splash of Guinness stout for deep, rich flavour. Ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 milliliters olive oil 1 tablespoon
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 500 grams lean minced beef 93 percent lean (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 15 grams tomato paste 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 x 400 gram can chopped tomatoes one 14 ounce can
- 1 x 400 gram can kidney beans drained (one 14 ounce can)
- 210 milliliters Guinness — half a standard 440 milliliter can
- 1 small square dark chocolate about 10 grams, 70 percent cocoa (optional but recommended)
- Fine salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soften the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.15 milliliters olive oil, 1 white onion, 1 red bell pepper
- Brown the beef: Push the vegetables to one side. Add the minced beef to the empty space and let it sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to develop colour. Then break it up and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until nicely browned all over. If the pan looks dry or anything sticks, add a small splash of water and scrape the bottom.500 grams lean minced beef
- Build the flavour: Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chipotle (if using). Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.2 garlic cloves, 15 grams tomato paste, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Add the liquids: Return the vegetables to the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and Guinness. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.1 x 400 gram can chopped tomatoes, 1 x 400 gram can kidney beans, 210 milliliters Guinness — half a standard 440 milliliter can
- Simmer: Cover and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Finish: Stir in the dark chocolate until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.1 small square dark chocolate, Fine salt and black pepper
Notes
The browning step is key: Do not rush browning the beef. Letting the mince sit undisturbed on the hot pan creates the Maillard reaction, the deep savoury flavour that makes this chili taste slow-cooked, even though it's ready in 40 minutes.
Gluten-free: Guinness contains barley and is not gluten-free. Swap for a gluten-free dark stout or use beef stock instead.
Dark chocolate: A small square of 70% dark chocolate stirred in at the end balances the acidity of the tomatoes and rounds out the flavour.
Storage: Fridge up to 4 days. Freezer up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water if needed.
Nutritional Calculations: Calculated using Cronometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9.3g
