The Weather Outside is Frightful!

Snow! The perfect Sunday afternoon kids sledding in the backyard Chili in the Crock Pot; life couldn't be better!

Football Chili

2 pounds ground beef, browned

1 pound Hot Italian sausage, browned

4 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained

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 chili peppers, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon bacon bits

4 cubes beef bouillon

1/2 cup beer

1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tapatio)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon white sugar

Drain excess fat from beef and hot sausage, add to Crock Pot with all other ingredients. Simmer on low for 8 to 10 hours (the best) or on high for 3 to 5 hours. Serve with Frito's and shredded Cheddar cheese. The makings of the perfect Chili day!