This Crock Pot Beer Chili is slow-cooked to perfection — bold, beefy, loaded with beans and spice, and simmered with your favorite beer for deep, malty flavor.

Toss it in the morning, come back to a house that smells incredible, and ladle up bowls of pure comfort. Perfect for game days, lazy Sundays, meal prep, or feeding a crowd without breaking a sweat.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey or chorizo)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 12 oz beer (lager, amber ale, or brown ale — nothing too bitter)
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
• Optional: 1 chipotle pepper in adobo for smoky heat
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Meat (Recommended)

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
• Drain excess fat. Add onion, pepper, and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
• Transfer everything to the slow cooker.

Shortcut: Pressed for time? Skip browning and dump it all in raw — it’ll still taste great, just a bit less caramelized.

Step 2: Add Everything Else

Add spices, beer, tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste (and chipotle if using) to the Crock Pot. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Cook Low & Slow

Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

Stir occasionally if you can. Taste and adjust salt or spice near the end.

Serving Suggestions

• Top It With:
  • Sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Chopped cilantro or green onions
  • Crushed tortilla chips or Fritos
• Serve With:
  • Cornbread or buttered beer bread
  • Baked potatoes
  • Rice or mac & cheese for chili mac

Beer Pairing

• Best beer in the pot:
  • Amber ale (balanced and malty)
  • Brown ale (nutty, smooth)
  • Vienna lager (toasty and mellow)
• Best beer in your glass:
  • The same beer you used in the pot
  • Pale ale to cut the richness
  • Dry Irish stout for deep contrast

Final Thoughts

Crock Pot Beer Chili is rich, hearty, and as hands-off as it gets.
It’s beer-infused, spice-loaded, and guaranteed to win over chili traditionalists and beer nerds alike.

Whether you’re feeding a game day crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this one’s a guaranteed home run.

Cheers to slow-cooked flavor and a cold one on the side! 🍺🌶️⏲️

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