Beer Chili

Teresa Fadley's Note:

This recipe is a hit at any "Super Bowl" Party, or just a cold wintery night. You will be surprised at the mild beer flavor. Even though I don't drink beer I do like the taste of this chili.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb zesty hot sausage (Bob Evans)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 (15 ½ ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes
• 1 can tomato juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• salt & pepper
• 1 can beer , room temp (any brand)

Directions:

1. Cook ground beef,sausage, onion, green pepper, and celery until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
2. Drain the beans, then add the beans and remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
4. Last 1/2 hour of cooking add the can of beer and finish cooking.
5. *You may spice up this chili as hot as you like it.