Award-Winning Southern Soul Chili (Rich, Smoky, Crowd-Ready)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 lb (450 g) hot breakfast sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 poblano pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 oz (115 g) tomato paste
• 1 can (16 oz/450 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) spicy BBQ sauce
• 12 oz (355 ml) lager beer
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• 2 cans (15 oz each/425 g each) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
• Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, scallions, jalapenos, hot sauce, cornbread