Kristen's Tailgate Chili

There are a lot of chili recipes in the world.  White chili, red chili, brothy chili, chunky chili.... My special chili falls under the "chunky" heading.  It is extremely hearty and filling.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef chuck

1 pound bulk italian sausage

3 (15oz.) cans chili beans, drained

1 (15oz) can spicy chili beans, drained

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 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon bacon bits

4 cubes beef bouillon

1/2 cup beer

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon white sugar

Shredded cheddar cheese to top

Step One:

In a large fry pan, brown sausage and beef together.  Drain off excess grease.  (Or, if you're going meatless, skip this step.)

Step Two:

Dump everything into a crockpot.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring thoroughly once an hour.  Or, heat on high for 3-4 hours if you need it sooner.  After 2 hours, taste and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary.  

Step Three:

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy!

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