TAILGATE CHILI

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Provided by Gail Herbest

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage
1 can(s) 15 oz chili beans, drained
1 can(s) 15 oz chili beans in spicy sauce (undrained)
1 can(s) 16 oz diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 3 oz can tomatoe paste
1 medium onion chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 medium green pepper seeded and chopped
1 can(s) (small size) chopped green chile peppers
2 tsp bacon bits
2 cubes beef bouillon
1/4 c beer
1/8 tsp chili powder
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp white sugar
1 c tomato juice

Steps:

1. Heat a large stock pot over medium heat . crumble the hamburger and sausage into the hot pan and cook until evenly browned, drain of excess grease
2. add rest of ingredients and stir until well blended
3. cover and simmer over low heat stirring occasionally for 2 hours. The longer it simmers the better
4. remove from heat and serve in bowls with shredded cheddar cheese on top or refrigerate and serve the next day
5. after cooking. may be put in a crock pot and left on low heat
6. You can use 1/8 cup of apple juice instead of the beer if you wish, and you can add more Tabasco if you like it really hot