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Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Contributed By: gangrel
Sean's Work

Ingredients

2 lbs. Ground beef chuck

1 lbs. Italian sausage

3 15oz. Cans chili beans, drained

1 15oz. Can chili beans in spicy sauce

2 28oz. Cans diced tomatoes with juice

1 6oz. Can tomato paste

1 Large yellow onion chopped

3 stalks Celery chopped

1 Green bell pepper seeded and chopped

1 Red bell pepper seeded and chopped

2 Green chile peppers seeded and chopped

1 tbs. Bacon bits

4 cubes Beef bouillon

1/2 c. Beer

1/4 c. Chili powder

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. Minced garlic

1 tbs. Dried oregano

2 t. Ground cumin

2 t. Hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

1 t. Dried basil

1 t. Salt

1 t. Ground black pepper

1 t. Cayenne pepper

1 t. Paprika

1 t. White sugar

1 10.5oz. Bag corn chips (Fritos)

1 8oz. Pkg shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat a large stock pot over medium high heat.

Crumble the ground chuck and Italian sausage into the hot pan.

Cook until evenly browned.

Drain off excess grease.

Pour in the chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes and tomato paste.

Add the onion celery, green and red bell peppers, chile peppers, bacon bits, bouillon, and beer.

Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar.

Stir to blend.

Cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours taste and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers the better it will taste.

Remove from heat and serve or refrigerate and serve the next day.

To serve ladle into bowls and top with corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 2 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree