Jammin' Tarheel Chili

This chili was created on a snowing Carolina Day. It takes a little time but it worth the wait! We add peppers, too -- we like it hot!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 ½ pounds ground beef
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
• 1 ½ cups dark beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Drain.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, cook celery, onions and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Stir in beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, beer, chili beans, kidney beans, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne and Worcestershire. Simmer over low heat 3 hours, until flavors are well blended.