Chipotle Stout Crock Pot Chili

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (diced)
• 12 oz stout beer
• 1 tsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, saute 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic. Saute 1 minute, then add the ground beef and cook through.

Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chipotle peppers and ground beef to a slow cooker set to low.

Chipotle Stout Chili Recipe

Pour the stout beer over the chili.

Chipotle Stout Chili Recipe

Mix together, then add the adobo sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, cumin and kosher salt.

Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Hey, remember that Jalapeño Cheddar Focaccia Bread I was talking about? While the chili is cooking, this is the perfect time to whip up this delicious homemade bread to dip in the chili… YUM!

See, there it is ↓ (well, a little to the right, but you get my point!) doesn’t that look oh-so-tasty? :-)

Chipotle Stout Crock Pot Chili

I experimented with a few different toppings for my chili. A little Cabot cheddar cheese freshly grated on top.. a must… then I added some diced avocado, hello creamy goodness!

Chipotle Stout Chili Recipe

I ended up also adding pickled jalapeños for a little extra spice! I’m also a fan of sour cream and a little salsa on top of chili.

What’s your favorite chili topping?