Best Tailgate Chili Recipe for Game Day

Name: Best Tailgate Chili Recipe for Game Day
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
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; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large yellow onion, 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; 0.5 cup beer; 0.25 cup chili powder, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste; 1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®); 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Enjoy this robust chili recipe, inspired by Purdue Boilermaker football games. Slow cooking enhances the flavors, allowing them to meld beautifully. Prepare it the night before for an even richer taste the next day. This recipe combines the best elements of various tomato-based chili recipes.

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time2 hrs
Yield12

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Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground chuck and sausage, breaking them apart as they cook. Stir often until the meat is evenly browned, then drain any excess grease.
Add chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot. Incorporate celery, onion, bell peppers, chile peppers, bacon bits, bouillon, beer, 1/4 cup chili powder, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, cayenne, paprika, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring from time to time.
Check the taste and add more salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed. The longer the chili simmers, the more flavorful it becomes. Take it off the heat and serve, or let it cool, refrigerate, and reheat the following day.
Serve the hot chili in bowls topped with corn chips and Cheddar cheese. Enjoy your delicious tailgate chili!

Nutrition

Calories: 600 kcal
Fat Content: 30 g
Fiber Content: 12 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 2093 mg
Protein Content: 31 g
Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 55 g
Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g