Vegan Beer Chili | Minimalist Baker Recipes

Vegan Beer Chili | Minimalist Baker Recipes

Pouring beer into a large saucepan to make Vegan Beer Chili

I don’t know if you’ve ever cooked with beer, but if you haven’t you probably should. I am not a beer drinker myself in the slightest – an occasional hard cider at best – but I love what beer does to dishes. Somehow, it brings a new depth of rustic flavor to recipes that I absolutely adore. Though it was the last thing I expected, I am very much in love with this chili.

Making a big pot of our Vegan Beer Chili recipe

Stirring a pot of homemade Vegan Beer Chili

Of course, you can add meat to this dish if you’d like. I’ve tried it both ways and like them about the same. To do so, simply add a half pound of ground beef or turkey in place of the black (or kidney) beans for an equally delectable result.

Saltine crackers alongside a bowl of Vegan Beer Chili
Big bowl of Beer Chili for a hearty vegan meal

When I make this chili I love having it for two meals in one week for the sake of convenience and cost. One night, we’ll have it as is with a side of cornbread, and another we’ll have it atop baked sweet or regular potatoes. I can’t decide which way I like it better – I’ll have to get back to you on that.

Bowls of Vegan Beer Chili surrounded by saltine crackers
Stack of bowls with the top one filled with Vegan Beer Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 8

Course Soup

Cuisine Vegan

Freezer Friendly 1 month

Does it keep? 3-4 Days

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large white onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 green pepper (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 12-oz. bottle dark Mexican beer (I prefer Negra Modelo)
  • 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15.5-oz. can kidney beans (slightly drained)
  • 1 15.5-oz. can black beans (slightly drained)
  • Hot sauce, crackers and cornbread (optional // for serving)
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat.

  • Add the onion, garlic, green pepper and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).

  • Cook, stirring often, until softened – about 6 to 8 minutes.

  • Add the chili powder and hot sauce, stir and cook for another minute.

  • Add the beer and cook until reduced by half – about 6 to 8 minutes.

  • Add the tomatoes (with their juices), beans (slightly drained), and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).

  • Bring to a simmer while breaking up the tomatoes slightly with a spoon. Cook until thickened – about 25 to 30 minutes.

  • Serve with hot sauce, crackers and cornbread, or whatever toppings you prefer. If you’re not vegan, cheese is a nice addition.

*This chili gets better with age like most soups, so if you can make it in advance, that would be preferable. This way the flavors grow more intense and the whole dish melds together a bit better.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Serving: 1 g Calories: 297 Carbohydrates: 50 g Protein: 17 g Fat: 2.9 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Fiber: 12 g Sugar: 3 g

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