Boilermaker Chili Recipe

Calling all chili lovers! This Boilermaker Tailgate Chili is a winning recipe that's perfect for game days, potlucks, or a cozy night in. It's brimming with flavor, thanks to a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, kidney beans, corn, and a blend of warming spices.
This chili is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Simply brown the meat and sausage, saute some veggies, throw in all your ingredients, and let it simmer for a couple of hours. The result? A pot of chili that's thick, hearty, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (fire roasted recommended)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle of beer (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the onion, celery, and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Pour in the beer (if using) and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for thicker chili, stirring occasionally.
5. Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and avocado.