Chili Con Coors

Submitted by Maine-iac

"The Coors beer (or your favorite), combined with the ingredients adds a great flavor to this chili. I've been making this for years and still enjoy it every time!"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 26
• Yields: 6 bowls
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 lb crispy diced bacon
• 1 large diced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 medium diced green pepper
• 1 medium diced red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can B&M baked beans
• 4 tablespoons white flour
• 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans
• 1⁄2 lb sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• Tabasco sauce (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (4 -7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (12 ounce) can Coors beer

directions

1. In a large pot, cook bacon in 1 T olive oil, and set aside.
2. To same pot, sauté onion, garlic, celery, and peppers.
3. In separate pan, cook ground beef in 1 T olive oil.
4. Drain and add beef to sauté mixture.
5. Mash B&M beans using a potato masher, mix in 4 T white flour, and set aside.
6. Add remaining ingredients and spices.
7. Add cooked bacon, bean/flour mixture, and beer.
8. Stir well, cover, and bring to boil.
9. Simmer, covered, for 3 hours.
10. Taste and re-season with spices.
11. Refrigerate overnight (if you can wait).
12. Reheat next day and enjoy!
13. Serve with grated cheddar or jack cheese and/or sour cream.

Reviews

[Iowahorse]

I used coors light instead of coors heavy,..it could have been a bit hotter for me,..but pretty good otherwise.