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Texan-Style German Chili

Texan-Style German Chili blends rich ground turkey and spicy pork sausage with smoky chipotles and malty beer, creating a deep, complex heat balanced by warm cinnamon and cloves. The no-bean base of crushed and herbed tomatoes develops a hearty, slightly sweet finish as it simmers. Serve it for game day or a chilly evening when you want a bold, comforting bowl.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 20 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Texan-Style German Chili
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onions and chipotle peppers until the onions turn translucent, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the hot sausage and turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking the meat into crumbles with a spoon as it cooks, 10 to 15 more minutes.

  3. 3

    Spoon the meat mixture into a large slow cooker, leaving any excess grease in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Stir the crushed tomatoes, Italian-style diced tomatoes, beer, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and brown sugar into the meat mixture until well combined.

  5. 5

    Tie the cinnamon sticks and cloves in a piece of cheesecloth, and drop the bundle into the slow cooker.

  6. 6

    Set the slow cooker to Low, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

  7. 7

    Remove the cheesecloth spice bundle before serving.

About This Recipe

Texan Style German Chili is a German dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 438.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Texan-Style German Chili?
It is a German chili recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Texan-Style German Chili made of?
The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. The full list of 17 is above.
How long does it take to make Texan-Style German Chili?
About 6 hrs 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 438.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Texan-Style German Chili easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.

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