OKTOBERFEST CHILI ENJOY DAN:

                       OKTOBERFEST CHILI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2-pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion diced

1 bell pepper diced

2 jalapeno peppers diced

4 garlic cloves minced

1-(14 Oz) can sauerkraut, drained

1-(15 OZ) can EACH red bean, pinto bean, black beans, drained and rinsed

2-(15 Oz) cans diced tomatoes

1-(28 Oz) can crushed tomatoes

1-(14.5 OZ) cans Chile beans

2-(8 OZ) cans tomato sauce

2-cups tomato juice

1-(12 OZ) bottle German Oktoberfest beer

1 tablespoon EACH cumin and habanero powder

1/4- cup chili powder

3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon EACH oregano, thyme and allspice

1-tablespoon instant coffee

1/4-cup semi-sweet chocolate

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place the bratwurst in a skillet with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-heat.

2.   Cook stir the bratwurst until the pieces are browned about 15 minutes.

3.   Add 1 tablespoon oil to stock pot over medium-heat when sizzling.

4.   Add onion, and next 3 ingredients and sauté for about 8 minutes.

5.   Place the bratwurst into the stock pot along with vegetables.

6.   Stir in sauerkraut and next 17 ingredients.

7.   Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, stir in the chocolate until melted and dissolved.

8.   Simmer for about 5 hours.

ENJOY DAN:                                                   FOR THE LOVE OF HOLIDAYS!!