Name: W Sauce Tailgate Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8
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 &amp; Burton’s W Sauce; 1 tbsp Bear &amp; 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 &amp; black pepper to taste

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W Sauce Tailgate Chili

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Author:

Bear & Burton’s

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

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

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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.