Chili and Cheesy Beer Bread

Since it still feels vaguely like winter around here, I thought it would be fitting to make a comforting and warm winter dinner for my family.  This, however, is no ordinary winter dinner...this is the BEST winter dinner ever.  It is quickly becoming my new favorite.  Chili and beer bread...need I say more?  

Of course I need to say more!  I love the cinnamon in this chili.  It gives it a really unique flavor.  The beer bread smells amazing when it is baking, and it is best consumed soon after baking when it is warm and soft.

Kemps Big Game Chili

Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, finely chopped

1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 29 ounce can tomato sauce

1 27 ounce can kidney beans

1 15 ounce can black beans

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup Kemps sour cream

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sliced green onions

Directions:

1.  In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown meat with onions and bell peppers, stirring to break up meat.

2.  Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

3.  Add beans, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and cinnamon.  Stir well.

4.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.  Top individual servings with a dollop of Kemps sour cream.  Garnish with shredded cheese and green onions if desired.

Source:  The Sunday ads!

Easy Cheesy Beer Bread


Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar
12 ounces beer
2 tablespoons butter, melted


Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.  In a large bowl, combine flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and garlic powder.  Whisk to combine well.  Add cheese and whisk to combine.  Slowly add beer to dry ingredients and stir lightly until just combined and all ingredients are completely moistened.
3.  Place into prepared loaf pan and pour melted butter over the top.  Place in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


Source:  Annie's Eats, http://annies-eats.net