Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Serves 12

2 lbs. ground beef chuck

1 lb. Italian sausage

3 – 15 oz. cans chili beans, drained

1 – 15 oz. can chili beans in spicy sauce

2 – 28 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juice

1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 large yellow onion, diced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 red pepper, diced

2 jalapeno peppers, minced with seeds removed

3-4 pieces cooked bacon, diced

4 cubes beef bouillon

½ c. beer

¼ c. chili powder

1 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbls. minced garlic

1 Tbls. dried oregano

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. tobasco

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. sugar

In large stock pot, brown meat over med high heat. Drain off fat.  Add remaining ingredients.  Stir to combine, cover and simmer on low for at least 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.

After 2 hours, adjust seasonings (chili powder, salt and pepper etc). The longer it simmers the better it is.  Best served a day or so after you make it.