Best Damn Pale Ale Chili

I recently recreated my dad's famous chili recipe, adding my own twist to it with a secret ingredient: pale ale beer. Growing up, my dad's chili was always a family favorite. It was hearty, full of flavor, and had just the right amount of heat. I wanted to keep the essence of his recipe intact, but also add my own unique touch to make it my own. I started by using the same base ingredients that my dad used: ground beef, beans, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of chili spices. However, I decided to use pale ale beer to give it an extra depth of flavor. The subtle hoppy notes of the beer worked perfectly with the spices and gave the chili a unique twist that set it apart from the original. After simmering everything together for a few hours, I gave it a taste and was blown away by the rich, complex flavors. It was everything I remembered from my dad's recipe, but with a delicious twist that made it feel like my own creation. I can't wait to share this recipe with my family and friends and see what they think of my take on my dad's classic chili.

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Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onions and jalapenos, stirring occasionally until soften, about 5 mins.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stirring frequently until spices are fragrant, about 1 min.

Step 5

Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 8 mins.

Step 6

Add tomato paste until coated and warmed, about 1 min.

Step 7

Stir in beer and stir well. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium-low. Simmer 30 mins.

Step 8

Add 2 cups chicken broth, crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer for up to 3 hours.

Step 9

Add Kidney beans and continue to simmer for 1 hour.