Adapted from The Beerbistro Cookbook (Key Porter Books, 2009)

By / Photography By | September 13, 2019

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8½ Cup(s)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 16 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium sweet onions, finely diced
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons Mexican chili spice
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup drained rinsed canned kidney beans
  • 2½ cups brown ale
  • 1 (28-ounce) can chunky tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red hot sauce
  • Salt

Preparation

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat, heat oil. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until soft and slightly browned. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are softened and garlic is lightly cooked and fragrant.

2. Add spices and stir mushrooms so they are well coated. Stir in kidney beans, beer, and tomato sauce. Mix well and simmer, covered, for 1½–2 hours, or until thick and bubbly.

3. Add hot sauce and salt if needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8½ Cup(s)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 16 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium sweet onions, finely diced
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons Mexican chili spice
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup drained rinsed canned kidney beans
  • 2½ cups brown ale
  • 1 (28-ounce) can chunky tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red hot sauce
  • Salt
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