Boilermaker Tailgate Chili Recipe

Name: Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef chuck; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 ounce) 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 tablespoon bacon bits; 4 cubes beef bouillon; 1/2 cup beer; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. TabascoTM); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips such as Fritos(R); 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) 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 tablespoon bacon bits
4 cubes beef bouillon
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. TabascoTM)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips such as Fritos(R)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
2
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, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
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.
4
To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef chuck, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, and more.

Yes, Boilermaker Tailgate Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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