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fall festive chili
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4.72 from 7 votes

Fall Festive Chili

A massive pot of chili for anytime of the year it just happens to be fall.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of Ground Beef
  • 1. b of Ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 1/4 cup of chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 15oz cans of dark red kidney beans
  • 1 15oz can of black beans
  • 1 28oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 6oz can of tomato paste
  • 1 12oz can of beer
  • 1/4 stick of butter
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Using a campfire or some Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal, light fire and let burn for 15-20 minutes. Add 3-4 pieces of mesquite wood to the top of the campfire every 30 minutes for added flavor!
  • Place dutch oven over the fire to heat up about 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Season dutch oven with butter to prevent sticking or burning while cooking.
  • Once cast iron is hot, add red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, chili powder, ground cumin, pumpkin pie spice, dried oregano, & garlic. Stir & let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and sausage to the pot and let cook for 7-8 minutes or until the meat is browned. Make sure to break down meat into smaller parts using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Once meat is done, add (with juice) kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, & tomato paste. Pour in your can of beer and stir.
  • Let chili simmer for about 1 hour to 1.5 hours or until thickened. Make sure to stir occasionally and maintain heat around the fire at all times.
  • Once done, serve with rice, sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream. Enjoy!