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Gesundheit Chili

A recipe for Gesundheit Chili made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, chili spices, German sausage, and German beer. It is a hearty and delicious chili to enjoy.

Course Main Dish
Cuisine German
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef round or chuck
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 can kidney beans 16 ounces, drained
  • 1 can tomato juice 5.5 ounces
  • 3/4 cup German pilsner beer
  • 6 ounces bratwurst or knockwurst chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a 5-quart Dutch oven or soup pot. Drain fat from the cooked beef.
  2. Add olive oil, onions, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook over medium heat until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add cooked beef and remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Cover loosely and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for Gesundheit Chili made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, chili spices, German sausage, and German beer. It is a hearty and delicious chili to enjoy.