Game Day Chili

Name: Game Day Chili
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer; 3 cups black beans; 2 (14-ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; Kosher salt; Sour cream, for garnish; Grated Cheddar, for garnish; Chopped scallions, for garnish

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground beef
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
3 cups black beans
2 (14-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Kosher salt
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated Cheddar, for garnish
Chopped scallions, for garnish

Directions

1

In a large saucepan or small Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is cooked, about 5 minutes.
2

Add the onion and cook until the onion softens, about 5 more minutes.
3

Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4

Add the beef and cook until no longer pink.
5

Raise the heat to medium-high, deglaze with the beer, and allow to bubble and boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
6

Add the beans, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cocoa, and salt.
7

Stir to combine well.
8

Simmer for 30 minutes, or more, and serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped scallion, if desired.