Oktoberfest Chili

Name: Oktoberfest Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 320 min
Total time: 345 min
Ingredients: 2.5 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; 0.25 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2.5 ounces milk chocolate candy

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A hearty chili with a little kick and a German twist.

Recipe by bbuedel

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

5 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

14

Yield:

14 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

433	Calories
25g	Fat
36g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 10g	49%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 2223mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 37mg	185%
Calcium 109mg	8%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 712mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.