Ingredients
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2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
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1 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
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3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce
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2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
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½ cup beer
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¼ cup chili powder
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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3 cups baked tortilla chips
Directions
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Crumble ground beef and chicken sausage into a large stock pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain excess grease.
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Pour in chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chile peppers, and beer. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, ground pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.
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Taste and adjust salt, ground pepper, and chili powder in necessary, after 2 hours. Ladle into bowls and top with baked tortilla chips to serve.
Editor's Notes:
This recipe is a healthier version of Boilermaker Tailgate Chili.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 474 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 474 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 1588mg | 69% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin C 59mg | 65% |
| Calcium 145mg | 11% |
| Iron 8mg | 46% |
| Potassium 1176mg | 25% |
* 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.
