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All-American Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground sirloin
1 jalapeņo pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
2 (28-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add sausage, onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through jalapeņo) to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.

Step 2
Add chili powder and the next 7 ingredients (chili powder through bay leaves), and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves. Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.

Step 4
Note: Like most chilis, this version tastes even better the next day.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
A LOT
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45-60 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I first saw this recipe in a Cooking Light issue and have been making it ever since once the weather turns cooler. I always use the entire package of hot Italian sausage and then add more jalapeno or hotter chili powder or spicy kidney beans depending on my mood or what's in the cabinet and have never been disappointed in the result.

 

 

 

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