Oktoberfest Chili

Name: Oktoberfest Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 330 min
Total time: 355 min
Yield: Serves 14
Cuisine: german
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 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed; 2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer; 0.25 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2.5 ounces milk chocolate candy

4.50 (42)

⏱ 355 mins 🍽 Serves 14 🌶 german 🏷 Drink

This distinctive Oktoberfest chili offers a German twist on a classic dish. It combines sliced bratwurst with sauerkraut, German-style beer and a blend of traditional chili spices. Ingredients like diced tomatoes, beans and a surprising touch of milk chocolate simmer together for several hours, resulting in a deeply flavourful and substantial meal perfect for a crowd. The recipe yields 14 servings and requires just over 5 hours to prepare and cook.

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 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
2 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle German-style beer
0.25 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon oregano
2.5 ounces milk chocolate candy

Method

In a large skillet, cook the sliced bratwurst in 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, stirring frequently, until it is browned and cooked through, which should take about 15 minutes. Remove any excess grease.
Warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in a large, deep pot. Cook the diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and minced garlic, stirring often, until the onion softens, approximately 8 minutes. Add the cooked bratwurst, then stir in the red beans, petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, drained sauerkraut, beer, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, allspice and oregano.
Allow the chili to come to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir in the milk chocolate until it has fully melted and blended into the mixture. Let the chili simmer for 5 hours, remembering to stir it from time to time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories433 kcal

Fat25 g

Sugars14 g

Protein17 g

Sodium2223 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDrink

Cuisinegerman

Authorbbuedel