Mike's Beer & Bourbon Chili
- Preparing Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Served Person: 6
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 lbs ground beef/pork/veal (i use meatloaf mix)
- 1 bottle dark beer (porter, brown ale, etc)
- 1 cup bourbon
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)
- 4 oz chili peppers (diced)
- 30 oz dark red kidney beans
- 2 beef bouillon cube
- 4 tsp oregano
- 6 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauting onions)
- Carbohydrate 142.220354129887 g
- Cholesterol 142.9536347 mg
- Fat 52.104553644082 g
- Fiber 29.6518299157831 g
- Protein 61.3346152427883 g
- Saturated Fat 18.6224544552114 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1404g)
- Sodium 6712.54478148434 mg
- Sugar 112.568524214104 g
- Trans Fat 11.5478277502011 g
- Calories 1345 calories
Saute about a handful of the onions with the olive oil in a skillet. Once the onions start to appear translucent, add the ground meat and brown. Chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes (see note below for advice on chopping). Microwave the cubes for about 6 minutes to soften them. Turn the crockpot on high and add the remaining onions. When the meat is done browning, drain and add on top of the onions. Pour in the beer & bourbon. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients & spices and mix together, and then add to the crockpot and give the whole thing a good stirring. Cook for 6 hours on high heat, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt/cumin/oregano to achieve desired flavor, and more chipotle/chili powder for desired heat. Serve with shredded cheese, cornbread, and tortilla chips!
