tailgate chili

Bangor, ME
Updated on Nov 18, 2010

This is fantastic chili, a little spicy but not overly hot. If making it for a crowd just double the ingredients. It can be made the day before and warmed up in the crock pot. serve with corn bread or crusty rolls. don't let the long list of ingredients scare you, most are spices and it is really easy to put together.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound sweet italian sausage
  • 1 can 15 oz chili beans, drained
  • 1 can 15 oz chili beans in spicy sauce (undrained)
  • 1 can 16 oz diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can 3 oz can tomatoe paste
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 - stalk celery chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 can (small size) chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 teaspoons bacon bits
  • 2 - cubes beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup beer
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup tomato juice

How To Make tailgate chili

  • Step 1
    Heat a large stock pot over medium heat . crumble the hamburger and sausage into the hot pan and cook until evenly browned, drain of excess grease
  • Step 2
    add rest of ingredients and stir until well blended
  • Step 3
    cover and simmer over low heat stirring occasionally for 2 hours. The longer it simmers the better
  • Step 4
    remove from heat and serve in bowls with shredded cheddar cheese on top or refrigerate and serve the next day
  • Step 5
    after cooking. may be put in a crock pot and left on low heat
  • Step 6
    You can use 1/8 cup of apple juice instead of the beer if you wish, and you can add more Tabasco if you like it really hot

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