Steffie's Perfect Chili Recipe
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Ingredients: ½ pound ground Italian sausage (I use hot, but will use sweet if making for kids) 1 pound ground beef 2 cups chopped sweet onion 2 cups chopped green, red, yellow bell pepper 8 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp ground cumin 3 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2 bay leaves 2 cups Merlot or Red wine 2 cans Rotel, drained (green chili and tomatoes) 4 cans diced tomatoes, with juice 2 cans kidney beans, drained 1 can black beans, drained
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Directions:1. In large dutch oven or stew pot, brown sausage and beef. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic cook until onion is translucent.
2. Add spices, including bay leaves, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. If too thick, add a can of tomato sauce. If too thin, add more tomato paste. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove bay leaves. Serve with rice, cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and corn bread. |
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Notes: Everybody loves a good chili! I have made many different version over the years and finally found this recipe which is a result of several recipes that I combined and tweaked. My brother entered this in a chili cook off in Kansas- and it placed second (behind a super spicy chili). I really like this recipe because it is favorable and mild enough for children's palate, but is easily spiced up if desired. The wine is crucial- brings out the flavor. Enjoy!
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