Beer Brat Race Day Chili

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Bratwurst
• 1/2 red pepper, 1/2”diced
• 1 medium Spanish onion, 1/2” diced
• 2 teaspoons Cholula® Hot Sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper (puree chipotle pepper from a can)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 cloves chopped garlic
• 8 oz. beer
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1- 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
• 1- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion

Preparation

Step 1

STEP 1:
Remove the brats from the casings and crumble into 2-inch pieces.

STEP 2:
Heat a 2-quart stockpot over medium heat, Sauté brat crumbles until brown and cooked. Drain fat.

STEP 3:
Add remaining ingredients except green onions and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer and cook for 1 hour. Fold in green onions and enjoy!
6 to 8 servings