Get Your Beer Fix in Every Delicious Bite

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Crack open a cold one and get ready to elevate your meals with beer-infused recipes that hit all the right notes. Whether you’re diving into a big bowl of Smoky Black Bean Chili or indulging in Stout Chocolate Brownies (because who needs plain old chocolate?), these recipes are here to turn your kitchen into a beer lover’s paradise. Don’t miss out on Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream, or if you’re feeling bold, grab some Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)—we promise they’re worth the buzz. And if you think we’re done, think again—Pumpkin Beer Bread and No-Bake Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse will have you saying, “Who knew beer could make dessert this good?” Ready to dive in? Your next favorite recipe is just a click away.

Smoky Black Bean Chili

A bowl of chili topped with avocado cubes, shredded cheese, and cilantro. Lime wedges are placed beside the bowl. The dish is served in a white bowl with a textured pattern, set on a stack of white plates.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Smoky Black Bean Chili is proof that fast, simple, and affordable can also be ridiculously tasty. With smoky chipotles and a splash of beer bringing the flavor party, it’s hearty enough to make you forget it’s actually healthy.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Black Bean Chili

Stout Chocolate Brownies

A stack of three fudgy chocolate brownies on a white plate, dusted with powdered sugar. The brownies have a rich, moist texture, and the plate is placed on a light-colored wooden surface.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Chocolate Stout Brownies are a rich, fudgy dream that every brownie lover needs in their life. If these aren’t on your dessert radar yet, consider this your delicious wake-up call—you don’t want to miss out!
Get the Recipe: Stout Chocolate Brownies

Stewed Chicken Tacos

A tray with two chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and cilantro, garnished with lime wedges. A partially eaten taco and some scattered ingredients are also on the tray.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Slow Cooked Chicken Tacos soak up all the goodness of beer and aromatic spices, turning into the tender, shreddable filling your tortillas dream about. They’re not just tacos—they’re a taco experience.
Get the Recipe: Stewed Chicken Tacos

Pumpkin Beer Bread

A slice of brown bread topped with a generous layer of white spread, placed on a white plate. A butter knife with a dark handle is partially visible at the edge of the plate.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Pumpkin Beer Bread is the COZY winter bake you didn’t know you needed—easy to whip up and packed with pumpkin and pumpkin beer goodness. It’s like love baked right into a loaf.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Beer Bread

No-Bake Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

Glasses of creamy iced coffee topped with whipped cream are on a table, with a spoon taking a scoop from one glass. Chocolate-covered pretzels and a bottle of coffee liqueur are in the background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

No-Bake Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse is the treat you didn’t know you needed. The roasty stout pairs beautifully with rich chocolate, while the crunchy pretzel crust adds that perfect salty balance.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

Caramelized Onion Dip

A black bowl filled with creamy white dip, topped with chopped green onions and caramelized onions. Next to it, a container of potato chips and a partially visible glass of drink on a wooden surface.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip gets a flavor upgrade with a splash of Porter beer, creating a savory, rich dip that’s dangerously easy to make. Perfect for Super Bowl weekend—or any day that needs a little extra deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip

Citrus-y Beer Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dip

A mug filled with stacked pretzel bites topped with grated cheese, next to a glass jar of chocolate spread. An orange and a bottle are in the background, on a patterned cloth. A few pretzel bites are scattered on the table.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites bring the party with a hint of wheat beer, a splash of orange, and a sweet-salty citrusy coating. Pair them with a generous side of Nutella® and watch them disappear faster than you can say “pass the dip!”
Get the Recipe: Citrus-y Beer Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dip

Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream

Three soft shell shrimp tacos with crispy fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, and drizzled with creamy dressing, served on a blue plate. Served with
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream are your ticket to spicing up Taco Tuesday in the most delicious way. Making crispy, golden beer-battered shrimp at home is easier than you think—and way tastier than takeout.
Get the Recipe: Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cream

Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

Close-up of a bowl of baked beans. The beans are in a rich, saucy broth, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. A wooden spoon is partially visible, suggesting the dish is ready to be served.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

Drunken Beans (or frijoles borrachos, if you’re feeling fancy) are here to steal the spotlight. Simmered with beer and smoky bacon, they’re the kind of side dish that might just upstage the main course.
Get the Recipe: Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

Chocolate Stout Mini-Bundt Cakes with Irish Whiskey Hard Sauce

A round chocolate cake with a hole in the center, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, sits on a white plate. The plate has green shamrock designs and is set on a table with a fork beside it.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Mini Stout Chocolate Bundt Cakes are as moist as they are magical, thanks to a splash of stout beer. The roasty malt notes make the chocolate shine, while the sweet Irish whiskey hard sauce will have you wishing for a spoon—or a second helping!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Stout Mini-Bundt Cakes with Irish Whiskey Hard Sauce

Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy

A plate of creamy mashed potatoes topped with sausages, caramelized onions, and rich gravy. Garnished with fresh thyme, the dish is served in a white bowl with a green floral pattern on the rim.
Photo credit: Not Entirely Average

Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy is the classic comfort food combo you never knew you needed. Sausage, mashed potatoes, and a rich, malty Guinness-infused onion gravy—it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to grab a fork and never put it down.
Get the Recipe: Bangers & Mash with Guinness Gravy

Beer Oven Fries

A pile of seasoned sweet potato wedges on crumpled parchment paper, accompanied by two dipping sauces, one creamy yellow and the other creamy beige, in blue and red bowls, respectively.
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

Beer Oven Fries are the crispy, fluffy alternative to deep frying that you’ve been waiting for. Soaked in beer for that perfect texture, they deliver all the crunch and none of the guilt.
Get the Recipe: Beer Oven Fries

Slow Cooker Beer, Onion and Ketchup Chuck Roast

A bowl filled with shredded beef on top of a bed of mashed potatoes, accompanied by a side of corn kernels. The dish is arranged on a wooden table with a cloth partially visible to the side.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Beer, Onion, and Ketchup Chuck Roast is one of those recipes you just have to try. As it cooks, the smell is so irresistible, you’ll be counting down the hours until it’s ready to devour.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beer, Onion and Ketchup Chuck Roast

Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)

A plate of crinkle-cut fries topped with melted cheese, ground meat, jalapeño slices, and a dollop of sour cream. A hand reaches for a fry from the edge of the plate, which sits on a white surface.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Spiced Up Queso Cheese Dip ditches the processed stuff and goes for the real deal with cheese, chorizo, chiles, and, of course, beer. It’s the kind of dip that makes every football fan’s snack dreams come true.
Get the Recipe: Chorizo Queso Dip with Beer and Chiles (Try It Over Fries!)

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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