Ingredients
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2 ½ pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices
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2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided
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1 large onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 jalapeño peppers, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
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2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
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2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
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2 cups sauerkraut, drained
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer
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¼ cup chili powder
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon cumin
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon allspice
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1 teaspoon oregano
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2 ½ ounces milk chocolate candy
Directions
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Cook and stir bratwurst in 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add bratwurst to the pot; stir in red beans, petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, sauerkraut, beer, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and oregano.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer; stir in milk chocolate until melted and dissolved. Simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 433 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 36g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 14 | |
| Calories 433 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 2223mg | 97% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 14g | |
| Protein 17g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium 109mg | 8% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 712mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
