Ingredients for Atomic Canuck Chili
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can baked beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Red Bell Pepper
- Jalapeno Peppers
- 12 ounces beer
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
- Shredded cheese (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
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How to Make Atomic Canuck Chili
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp seasoned pepper.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced), 1 (15-ounce) can baked beans, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (with liquid), 6 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 12 oz beer, and 1/2 cup barbeque sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Season generously with your favorite hot sauce (start with 1-2 tbsp and adjust to taste) and an additional 1/2 - 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, depending on your spice preference.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded.
- Serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
87g
Fat
19g
Carbs
16g
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