Football Chili

Check out wisdenfam.blogspot.com for this amazing chili recipe. I mentioned this chili in an earlier pre-Christmas post. It's delicious and easy to make.

Football Chili

2 pounds ground beef

1 pound Hot Italian sausage

4 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained

2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

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

2 green chili peppers, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon bacon bits

4 cubes beef bouillon

1/2 cup beer

1/4 cup chili powder

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tapatio)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon white sugar

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and hot Italian sausage. As the meat browns add ALL other ingredients to a Crock Pot. Drain the excess fat from beef and hot sausage and add to Crock Pot. Stir everything together. Simmer on low for 8 to 10 hours (the best) or on high for 3 to 5 hours. Serve with Frito's and shredded Cheddar cheese. This recipe makes great leftovers and I also like a little sour cream with my chili.