South End Brewski Chili
Recipe by Abbey Cochran
This low-sodium, flavor-packed chili is inspired by the South End neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, which is flourishing with local breweries.
Serves
6 to 8 servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
3 hours
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 lb. ground chuck
Mild Chili Powder (Salt-Free)
4 Tbsp. Mild Chili Powder (Salt-Free)
Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
Sel Marin de Guerande Grey Sea Salt
2 tsp. Sel Marin de Guerande Grey Sea Salt
California Paprika
1/2 tsp. California Paprika
Ground Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin Seeds
Granulated Toasted Onion
1/2 tsp. Granulated Toasted Onion
Mexican Oregano
1/4 tsp. Mexican Oregano
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz.) can unsalted diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can reduced sodium dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 oz.) bottle beer (light or amber, not dark)
2 cups beef broth
Hot sauce, to taste
Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Chives, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Once melted, add red bell pepper and saute for 3 to 5 min. Add onion and continue sauteing for another 3 to 5 min. until onion begins to soften.
Step 2
Add ground chuck and cook through, draining any extra grease. Add all of the spices and tomato paste and thoroughly coat meat mixture, cooking for about another 2 min.
Step 3
Add tomatoes (with the juice), beans, beer, and beef broth and stir. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add hot sauce if using.
Step 4
Top with optional garnishes to serve.
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