W Sauce Tailgate Chili
Bear & Burton’s
6-8
20 minutes
2 hours
Thick, meaty, and full of bold flavor, this chili hits with rich tomato depth, smoky spices, and that signature Bear & Burton’s W Sauce umami bomb. It’s hearty enough to stand on its own, but even better with a cold drink and a pile of cornbread.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half ground pork)
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
- 3 tbsp Bear & Burton’s W Sauce
- 1 tbsp Bear & Burton’s Everyday Hot Sauce (more to taste)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
- Build the Base:
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Brown the Meat:
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spice It Up:
- Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Liquids:
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, W Sauce, Everyday Hot Sauce, and beef broth. Stir in beans and bring to a boil.
- Simmer Low & Slow:
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better it gets.
- Taste & Adjust:
- Add more Everyday Hot Sauce if you want more heat, or W Sauce for extra richness. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve Hot:
- Load it up with toppings, pair it with cornbread or tortilla chips, and watch it disappear.
- Pro Tip: Make it a day ahead—chili always tastes better the next day. Also freezes great for future Game Days.