Healthier Boilermaker Tailgate Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef

• 1 pound chicken sausage, casings removed

• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice

• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained

• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce

• 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 chile peppers, seeded and chopped

• ½ cup beer

• ¼ cup chili powder

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• 3 cups baked tortilla chips

• diced red onion, cilantro, and avocado (Optional)