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How to Make Oktoberfest Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oktoberfest is a time of year when people gather together to celebrate German culture, food, and of course, beer. And what better way to fully embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest than by creating a delicious and hearty chili that embodies the flavors of the season?

This Oktoberfest chili recipe is the perfect dish to serve at any fall gathering, whether you're hosting a backyard bonfire or a festive party. It combines the warmth and comfort of traditional chili with the rich and savory ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 ½ ounces milk chocolate candy

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • Place the bratwurst into a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir the bratwurst until the pieces are browned and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Place remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in a large, deep pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, green and jalapeno peppers, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Place the bratwurst into the pot with the vegetables, and stir in the sauerkraut, red beans, petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, beer, salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and oregano.
  • Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and stir in the milk chocolate until melted and dissolved. Simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

    • Nutrition

    433 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 2223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 712mg

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