Name: Beanless Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 cups
Cuisine: Mexican
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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This easy beanless chili recipe is for those who love chili but don’t love beans! 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 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 high heat. If a stove is not available, reheat the chili in the microwave in a microwave safe container on 50% heat for 1 minute, stirring 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.

For the full recipe and complete directions scroll to the bottom of the post where the recipe card is! You can also print the recipe there!

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. Others love this chili on chili dogs. There are endless options! Be sure to check out my stuffed pepper soup recipe.

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:

Ground Beef
onion, diced
garlic, minced
chili powder
paprika
ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
beer (porter or other dark, rich beer)
diced tomatoes and green chilies (think RoTel)
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:

In a heavy bottom large skillet, 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, stirring occasionally.
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.

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

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.
Transfer to a slow cooker / crock-pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3.
Adjust the seasoning before serving.

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