Chipotle Pale Ale Chili
Ready in three steps and even better on day two, this smoky, meaty, and slightly spicy chili is perfect for a crowd on game day. Slow cooking means cheaper cuts of meat become deliciously tender, so it not only pleases your stomach, but your wallet too. And if you're not keen on red meat, try a lighter take with turkey instead.  

Ingredients for 8-10:
2 lbs chuck or sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 lb ground sirloin
1 bottle pale ale or IPA
1 28 oz can whole tomatoes
1 16 oz can refried beans
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon worcestshire sauce

Directions:
Brown all of the meat over high heat so it gets nice and seared. Put the meat in a pot, and add the cumin, salt and pepper. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant. Add all of the other ingredients, and season with another few pinches of salt and pepper. Let simmer over medium low heat for at least an hour, or until reduced to chili consistency. Keep tasting and seasoning with salt, pepper, and more adobo sauce from the chipotles. Enjoy!

Photographed by Claire Thomas.