Beer Brat Chili Recipe
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Servings
8 servings
Beer Brat Chili Recipe
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion medium, chopped (about 2 cups
- 1 green bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 43 ounces diced tomatoes canned, with juices, 1 large can and 1 smaller can
- 2 15 ounce white bean canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 beer 12 ounce bottle, use what you've got on hand
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 package (1 lb 3 oz. ) bratwurst Johnsonville Beer'n brand
Toppings: shredded cheddar, chopped red onion, sauerkraut
Instructions
- Warm oil in a large cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are tender but not brown (5 - 6 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add the ground pork, and cook until browned all over. I like to get all the meat in the pan, stir to combine, and then let sit for a few minutes to really get some brown color. If you continuously move the meat around, no caramelization will occur. You won't get that much dark brown color here, but even just a little bit will help with flavor.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes with juices, beans, tomato paste, beer, oregano,salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for an hour.
- Meanwhile, cook brats using the Johnsonville Sausage Grill. This takes about 15 minutes. Let the brats rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 3/4-inch slices. Stir in the brats into the chili during the last 30 minutes of cooking. To finish the soup, season to taste with salt.
- To serve, spoon chili into soup bowls and top with shredded cheese, chopped red onion and sauerkraut.
Notes
- *When making chili, I love using a mixture of chile powders to add depth of flavor. If you don't have access to these types of chile powders (or they are super expensive), you could definitely use the spice labeled "Chili Powder." Just keep in mind that chili powders usually have other things mixed in like garlic and oregano, so the end result might taste a little different.
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