Best No-Bean Chili

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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!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle porter-style beer

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup ketchup-style chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

  • ¼ cup chopped jalapeno peppers

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 2 pounds extra lean ground beef

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup cornmeal

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

  4. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
18g Fat
41g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 997mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 1015mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.