Beer Brat Chili

Recipe by The Clever Cleaver Brothers, shared on the Cholula website.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  bratwurst
• 1⁄2  red pepper, 1/2-inch diced
• 1  medium Spanish onion, 1/2 inch 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  ounces beer
• 2  cups tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced green onion

Directions

1. Remove the brats from the casings and crumble into 2" pieces.
2. Heat a 2-quart stockpot over medium heat, Sauté brat crumbles until brown and cooked. Drain fat.
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!