Cooking with Beer: Vegetarian Chili

Though our website might suggest otherwise, we actually cook and eat at home for most of the week.

Like most of you, we'd love to make haute cuisine meals, but usually only have time to make quick, simple meals.

Since we saw this recipe demonstrated at a recent event, it has become one of our new favorites because it uses beer as an ingredient, gives us a hearty and flavorful meatless option, and only takes a few minutes to prep and less than 15 mins to cook. 

1. Heat oil in pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and jalapeno.  Saute until onions are softened (approx 6 mins)

3. Add garlic and saute for approx 30 sec.

4. Stir in tomatoes, broth, beer, chili powder, cinnamon and increase heat to high.

5. Bring to full boil and boil for 1 min.

6. Stir in beans and salt.  Return to boil.

7. Cover with lid and turn off heat.

8. Keep lid on for about 5 mins, allowing the steam to "cook" the flavors together.

9. Add cilantro and mix together.

10. Serve and top with cheese.