Oktoberfest Chili Recipe

Name: Oktoberfest Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided; 1 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed; 2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sauerkraut, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon oregano
2 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy

1
Place the bratwurst into a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir the bratwurst until the pieces are browned and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2
Place remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in a large, deep pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, green and jalapeno peppers, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Place the bratwurst into the pot with the vegetables, and stir in the sauerkraut, red beans, petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, beer, salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and oregano.
3
Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and stir in the milk chocolate until melted and dissolved. Simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided, 1 large onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Oktoberfest 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.

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Oktoberfest Chili

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