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How to Make Big Game Day Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for big game day chili! Whether you’re hosting a tailgate, gathering with friends at home, or just looking for a hearty and comforting meal to enjoy during the game, this recipe has everything you need to satisfy your game day cravings.

This chili is loaded with flavor, spices, and plenty of protein to keep everyone full and happy as they cheer on their favorite team. It’s the perfect dish for feeding ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 pounds Italian sausage meat
  • 4 slices applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or amount to taste
  • 2 ½ ounces dark chocolate candy bar

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat, and stir in the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook and stir until the onions are transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the beef stew meat, sausage, and bacon. Cook until meats are evenly browned. Drain the fat.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, black beans, kidney beans, chipotle peppers with sauce, beef broth, beer, chili powder, oregano, pepper, salt, and chocolate. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour; 2 hours is preferred.

    • Nutrition

    544 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 2026mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1169mg

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