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Beer and Barley Chili
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Beer and Barley Chili

Summertime chili with lots of fresh veggies and tender barley in a beer broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Soup, Spicy
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound diced pork
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 jalapenos diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomato
  • 2 12 ounce beers
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce diced
  • 3/4 cup barley
  • 2 small zucchinis diced
  • 1 cup corn
  • sour cream and cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Cook the beef and pork in the pot to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion, pepper, and jalapeno and sweat, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add everything else and stir well. Season to taste. Cover and simmer about an hour and a half until the barley is tender.
  • Serve with sour cream and cilantro.