Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 pound Ground Elk/Turkey/Beef
  • 3 cups Organic Free-range Chicken Stock
  • 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
  • 6 ounces, fluid Amber Ale
  • 2 whole Serranos, Fire Roasted And Seeded
  • 3 whole Guajillo Chilis, Seeded And Finely Chopped
  • 1 whole Sweet Potato, Chopped Into 1/4" Chunks
  • 1 whole Large Golden Beet, Chopped Into 1/4" Chunks
  • 3 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Corriander
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt And Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • Optional Garnishes: Shredded Cheese, Chopped Avocado, Diced Onion And Plain Greek Yogurt

Method

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion and garlic and saute 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a 6-quart crock pot, add the ground meat (nope, I don't brown it first), chicken stock, diced tomatoes, beer, serranos, guajillo chilies, sweet potato and beet. Note, if you leave the beer out, add another cup of chicken stock. Add the sauteed onion and garlic to the crock pot. Finally, add all of the spices and stir ingredients just until everything is combined.
  • Turn crock pot on low and cook for 7 hours or turn on high and cook for 3 to 4 hours. The chili is ready when the sweet potato and beets are soft.
  • This recipe can also be made in a large stock pot, sauteing the onion, potato and beet first for at least 10 minutes over medium heat before adding the meat to brown. Brown the meat and then add the rest of the ingredients. Turn the heat up slightly to bring to a full boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 45 minutes, allowing all flavors to cook together.
  • Serve with cheese, avocado, onion and plain Greek yogurt on top.