If you love chili but don’t love beans, this easy beanless chili recipe is for you! Full of protein and all the flavors of a traditional chili this easy chili recipe will sure to become a family favorite. 

If you are looking for a chili that does have bean in it I have a super easy chili recipe that you will enjoy. If you make either of these chili recipes when there is fresh snow on the ground I would shake up a few snow day margarita to go with your meal. 

How do you reheat beanless chili?

I reheat beanless chili in a small sauce pan over medium heat. If a stove is not available, reheat the chili in the microwave in a microwave safe container on 50% heat for 1 minute, stiring half way through and heating until reaching the desired temperature.

Can beanless chili leftovers be frozen for future meals?

This beanless chili recipe is perfect for freezing for future meals. Be sure the chili has been cooled to at least room temperature by chilling it in an ice bath. Store in freezer safe containers removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. 

What do you serve with beanless chili?

I love to pour beanless chili over baked potatoes, crips tater tots, french fries, or over a big piece of corn bread. There are endless options!

What do you serve on top of beanless chili?

I love to garnish beanless chili with a variety of toppings. Each bite is full of different flavors. Here are beanless chilling toppings:

• Minced Onion
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour Cream
• Cilantro
• Fritos
• Tortilla chips, broken
• Lime wedge

Beanless chili ingredients: 

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2 12 ounce beer (porter or other dark, rich beer)
• 1 can (10 oz) of diced tomatoes and green chilies (think RoTel)
• 1 can (15 oz) of crushed tomatoes

How to make bean-less chili more spicy:

I have this recipe spiced to my families taste but you might want a bit more heat. Here are some suggestions for you to kick up the spice in your chili. Add one or all all of them. This is YOUR chili. Make it to YOUR tastes. 

• ¼ tsp. cayenne
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes
• substitute in Medium or Hot RoTel for the traditional 

How to make bean-less chili on the stove:

1. In a heavy bottom pan, brown the ground beef.
2. Leave the rendered fat in the pan and saute the onions in the fat and meat.
3. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. Skim the fat off the meat, if desired.
5. Sprinkle in the seasonings and stir to warm the spices.
6.  Add 1 1/2 of the beers to the meat. Drink the other 1/2 beer.
7. Add the tomatoes & diced chilies and the crushed tomatoes.
8. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 30-45 minutes.

How to make bean-less chili in a slow cooker:

1. In a heavy bottom pan, brown the ground beef.
2. Leave the rendered fat in the pan and saute the onions in the fat and meat.
3. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
4. Skim the fat off the meat, if desired.
5. Sprinkle in the seasonings and stir to warm the spices.
6.  Add 1 1/2 of the beers to the meat. Drink the other 1/2 beer.
7. Add the tomatoes & diced chilies and the crushed tomatoes.
8. Transfer to a slow cooker / crock-pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3.

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Beanless Chili

If you love chili but don't love beans, this easy beanless chili recipe is for you! Full of protein and all the flavors of a traditional chili this easy chili recipe will sure to become a family favorite.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 6 cups

Calories: 439

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 1 onion diced
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2 12 ounce beer porter or other dark, rich beer
• 1 can 10 oz of diced tomatoes and green chilies (think RoTel)
• 1 can 15 oz of crushed tomatoes

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Instructions

• In a heavy bottom pan, brown the ground beef.
• Leave the rendered fat in the pan and saute the onions in the fat and meat.
• Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
• Skim the fat off the meat, if desired.
• Sprinkle in the seasonings and stir to warm the spices.
• Add 1 1/2 of the beers to the meat. Drink the other 1/2 beer.
• Add the tomatoes & diced chilies and the crushed tomatoes.
• Bring to a simmer and reduce for 30-45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Beanless Chili

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 439 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 107mg 36%

Sodium 187mg 8%

Potassium 571mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 27g 54%

Vitamin A 32.7%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 6%

Iron 24.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.

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