Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1–1½ hours
Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• ¼ cup Bourbon Smoked Chili Powder
• 3 tablespoons Bourbon Smoked Paprika
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt
• 2 teaspoons Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons cayenne, more or less to taste
• 12 ounces amber or lager beer
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted preferred
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can beans, kidney, pinto or black, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce
• 1½ cups water

Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat and add the oil. Add the onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Brown the Meat: Crumble in the ground beef and pork. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and begins to brown. Drain any excess fat.

3. Build the Flavor: Add the Bourbon Smoked Chili Powder, Bourbon Smoked Paprika, cumin, tomato paste, Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt, Bourbon Smoked Pepper, oregano and cayenne. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Deglaze & Combine: Pour in the beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Worcestershire Sauce and water.

5. Simmer: Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Adjust & Serve: If the chili becomes too thick during cooking, add ½ cup water to loosen. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings and accompaniments.

Bourbon Barrel Foods’ most recreated recipe is undoubtedly our famous chili. A fan favorite year after year, this recipe is easy to make and packed with the smoky, savory flavor of our Bourbon Smoked Spices and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Worcestershire Sauce. Perfect for cool days, game days or whenever you need something warm and comforting.