Healthier Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

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This chili has always been great during football season--and the rest of the year! But I like to make it a little healthier by reducing the fat and sodium content. Sprinkle with red onion, cilantro or diced avocado (optional).

Submitted by MakeItHealthy
Updated on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef

  • 1 pound chicken sausage, casings removed

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped

  • ½ cup beer

  • ¼ cup chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 3 cups baked tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Crumble ground beef and chicken sausage into a large stock pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain excess grease.

  2. Pour in chili beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chile peppers, and beer. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, ground pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.

  3. Taste and adjust salt, ground pepper, and chili powder in necessary, after 2 hours. Ladle into bowls and top with baked tortilla chips to serve.

Editor's Notes:

This recipe is a healthier version of Boilermaker Tailgate Chili.

63 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

474 Calories
20g Fat
45g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 474
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1588mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 59mg 65%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 1176mg 25%

* 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.