Beer Brat Chili

• 1 lb bratwurst
• 1/2 red pepper, 1/2-inch diced
• 1 medium Spanish onion, 1/2 inch diced
• 2 teaspoons cholula hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper (puree chipotle pepper from a can)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 cloves chopped garlic
• 8 ounces beer
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion

1. Remove the brats from the casings and crumble into 2" pieces.
2. Heat a 2-quart stockpot over medium heat, Saute brat crumbles until brown and cooked. Drain fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients except green onions and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer and cook for 1 hour. Fold in green onions and enjoy!

bratwurst, red pepper, spanish onion, hot sauce, chili powder, pepper, ground thyme, ground cumin, garlic, beer, tomato sauce, pinto beans, kidney beans, salt, pepper, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beer-brat-chili-475981 (may not work)