Best No-Bean Chili

Perfect for people who love using their slow cookers. I've tried many chili recipes but this one is the best ever! You can substitute beans for the cornmeal, but I think it takes away from the taste and the smooth texture. I recommend opening a second bottle of porter beer and drink it while cooking this tasty dish! Yum!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup cornmeal
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle porter-style beer
• ¼ cup ketchup-style chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
• ¼ cup chopped jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to High; add diced tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.

Step 4

Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours.