cindy's tipsy beef chili

Name: Cindy's Tipsy Beef Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 can(s) diced green chilies (7 oz each); 3 tablespoon(s) oil; 3-4 pound(s) chuck roast, cut into cubes; 1 pound(s) Italian sausage, crumbled; 2 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz each); 1 can(s) diced tomatoes (28 oz); 1 - onion, chopped; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 1 - green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) oregano or Italian seasoning (if desired); 3 - beef bouillon cubes; 2 cup(s) dry beans of choice, pinto work well (soak overnight); 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/4 cup(s) chili powder; 1 tablespoon(s) cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 can(s) beer; 1 - shot of tequila

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Cindy Eggleston

Yuba City, CA

Updated on Dec 15, 2014

This recipe was passed from my mother to my sister and to me. Each time one of us added a little something different. My husband suggested the beer and it just seemed to add that little extra kick, along with the tequila of course. :)

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Two bowls of Cindy's Tipsy Beef Chili with cornbread on the side.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This chili is different from any other chili we've made and it's not because of the beer and tequila. Although those are unique ingredients, the meat used in this chili is different and wonderful. The big chunks of roast cook to tender perfection and soak in all the seasoning and spices. Italian sausage adds a unique flavor. This chili simmers for a while so don't be in a rush... it's worth the wait.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 3 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cans diced green chilies (7 oz each)
3 tablespoons oil
3-4 pounds chuck roast, cut into cubes
1 pound Italian sausage, crumbled
2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
1 - onion, chopped
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 - green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning (if desired)
3 - beef bouillon cubes
2 cups dry beans of choice, pinto work well (soak overnight)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 can beer
1 - shot of tequila

How To Make cindy's tipsy beef chili

Test Kitchen Tips

We did add a few cups of water in the simmering process. Keep an eye on this chili as it simmers and add water as necessary. To make the beans, we placed the soaked beans in a pot, covered them with water, and cooked them for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours until they were soft. We opted to use pinto beans but black beans are another good option.

Step 1

The night before, soak the beans.

Step 2

Heat oil in the bottom of a heavy pot or Dutch oven and brown roast cubes in batches.
Step 3

Brown sausage and drain off fat.
Step 4

Return beef to the pot with the sausage and add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
Step 5

Add diced tomatoes and canned chilies.
Step 6

Add tomato sauce, beer, and tequila.
Step 7

Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, Worchestershire sauce, and bouillon cubes. Bring up to a slow boil then turn down and simmer on low 2 to 3 hours until beef is tender. I cooked all day in my Crock Pot.
Step 8

Cook beans separately and stir into the chili mixture just before serving. Enjoy!
Step 9

Very good served with warm corn bread or biscuits.
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