Slow Cooker Beer Chili

Cooking with beer is something I have never done before probably due to the fact that I detest the stuff. Tuesday, however, I came across this recipe in my Crockpot slow cooker book and for some reason it sounded too good to not make. I ran to the liquor store and asked the lady to tell me what beer to use. She was very nice and gave me multiple choices. I ended up buying  Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout.

Here is the recipe: 

2 T olive oil

1 large onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 1/2 to 2 lbs. ground turkey

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 cup dark beer

3 T chili powder

1 tsp. curry powder

3 T hot pepper sauce (any hot sauce you prefer)

1/3 C honey

1 package (10 oz) frozen corn

1 can (15 oz) pink or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/3 C diced mild green chiles

3 beef bouillon cubes

1 to 2 T flour, to thicken

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add turkey; cook until no longer pink. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until mixed. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH 4-6 hours.

It did end up being a tad too spicy for me, so I added sour cream and cheddar cheese to my bowl. It was delicious even though I have the dislike for beer! 

Well, Jeph and I are off to the Omaha zoo with my Mom and brother! Have a great weekend!