Name: Beer Brat Chili (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Bratwurst-fully cooked; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Onion-diced; 2 Bell Peppers-diced (any color); 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans-drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans-drained and rinsed; 1 (28 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes; 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce; 12 oz Beer-lager or amber; 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional); 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; To taste Shredded Cheese; To taste Sour Cream; To taste Green Onions-sliced

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A hearty and flavorful chili featuring beer-braised brats, beans, and a classic chili spice blend. Perfect for a casual weeknight meal.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 19

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Bratwurst
1.5 lbs 680 g Bratwurst-fully cooked
Vegetables
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive Oil
1 1 medium Onion-diced
2 2 medium Bell Peppers-diced (any color)
2 cloves 6 mL Garlic-minced
Beans
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Kidney Beans-drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Black Beans-drained and rinsed
Sauce
1 (28 oz) can 794 g Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can 425 g Tomato Sauce
12 oz 355 mL Beer-lager or amber
2 tbsp 30 mL Chili Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Smoked Paprika
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Garnish
To taste To taste Shredded Cheese
To taste To taste Sour Cream
To taste To taste Green Onions-sliced

Equipment

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Instructions

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Slice Bratwurst into inch pieces.
Heat Olive Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add Onion and Bell Peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add Bratwurst to the pot and brown on all sides.
Pour in Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, and Beer. Stir to combine.
Add Chili Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Cayenne Pepper (if using), Salt, and Black Pepper. Stir well.
Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Kidney Beans and Black Beans during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Serve hot, garnished with Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, and Green Onions.