Name: Sweet Onion, Apple and Bratwurst Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 slices pepper bacon; 6 bratwursts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 lb.); 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 2 large granny smith apples, peeled & chopped; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

3

Recipe by Jekase

3

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO

I found this recipe in the local newspaper and it is to die for. It's one of my husband's most requested dishes. The woman who came up with it, Lorie Roach, won first place in a contest by making it. We completely understand why.

Ready In:: 50mins
Serves:
Units:

3

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

ingredients

6 slices pepper bacon
6 bratwursts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 lb.)
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 large granny smith apples, peeled & chopped
¹⁄₂ medium green bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar
2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded white cheddar cheese

directions

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium until crisp. Crumble and set aside.
Add brats to pot and cook until browned and crispy around edges.
Add onion, apples, peppers and garlic. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, until veggies are soft.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and cook until sugar is melted, stirring well.
Add chickpeas, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat.
Serve with shredded cheese and bacon bits.

Submit a Recipe Correction

Add a Note

RECIPE MADE WITH LOVE BY

@Jekase

Contributor

@Jekase

Contributor

"I found this recipe in the local newspaper and it is to die for. It's one of my husband's most requested dishes. The woman who came up with it, Lorie Roach, won first place in a contest by making it. We completely understand why."

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

upload

review

tweak

ask

all

reviews

tweaks

q&a

sort by:

review by Gina E.

10/13/2014

This chili is outstanding! It won 1st place in an extended family chili contest yesterday, against 4 other excellent chilies. I made a double batch and there were no leftovers. The only thing I did different was to grill the brats before cutting them up, adding them to the pot at the same time as the chickpeas.

Reply
review by Chicago Mama de 2

11/13/2006

It wasn't so much a chili but it was outstanding. I love pepper but found the extra teaspoon a bit much. I used pepper bacon by Tyson. That alone would have been plenty. We are definitely making this again.

Reply
review by tara portee

11/10/2005

I loved this combo of ingredients. It was easy to follow and quick for a weeknight. I would really like to spice it up a bit. The garbanzos are rather bland and I thought they needed some more pep.

Reply
creation by Jekase

10/27/2005

I found this recipe in the local newspaper and it is to die for. It's one of my husband's most requested dishes. The woman who came up with it, Lorie Roach, won first place in a contest by making it. We completely understand why.