Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 12 oz bottle of a medium or dark ale (I used a bourbon ale.)
  • 15 oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (chopped + 2 tbsp of the adobo sauce)
  • Sour cream (shredded cheese, and fresh avocado for topping)

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Once the oil is heated add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Place the veggies into your slow cooker.
  • In the same pan over medium-high heat, quickly brown the ground beef. You do not have to cook it all the way through. Add the browned beef to the slow cooker as well.
  • Pour in the bottle of ale, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and chili powder.
  • Puree the chopped adobo pepper and sauce with the apple cider vinegar, and then add to the slow cooker. Mix the ingredients well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
  • To serve- ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and avocado, if desired.
  • Enjoy!