Add the ground beef to a large skillet and brown until no pink remains. Drain the fluid and add to the crock pot.
2 Pounds Ground Beef
Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot, including the beer.
1 Each Yellow Onions, 1 Each Green Bell Pepper, 2 Ribs Celery, 5 Cloves Garlic, 15 Ounces Red Kidney Beans, 6 Ounces Tomato Paste, 10 Ounces Diced Tomatoes and Chilies, 29 Ounces Tomato Sauce, 12 Ounces Beer, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin, 2 teaspoons Salt, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Stir well and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4-6 hours).
Remove the lid toward the end and turn to high for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
Storage Instructions
Once this beer chili has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This recipe does freeze well, store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Notes
I always use venison - it's what I have an abundance of (we're a family of hunters) and it tastes great in a chili. This recipe works perfectly with ground beef though.