All American Chili
"One of the first meals my sister-in-law made after joining the family. Has become a go to for everyone since"
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hot Italian Sasuage | 6 oz, 1 lb, 2 cups, 1 cup, 8 cloves, 1, 2 Tbsp, 2 Tbsp, 1 Tbsp, 3 Tbsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tsp, to taste, 2, 2 28 oz cans, 2 15oz cans, 1 1/4 cup, to taste |
| Ground Sirloiin | |
| Onion, Chopped | |
| Bell Pepper, chopped | |
| Garlic, minced | |
| Jalapeno, chopped | |
| Chili Powder | |
| Brown Sugar | |
| Cumin | |
| Tomato Paste | |
| Oregano | |
| Gound Black Pepper | |
| Salt | |
| Bay Leaves | |
| Whole tomatoes undrained and chopped | |
| Kidney Beans, drained | |
| Merlot Wine | |
| Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded |
Directions
Heat large dutch oven over med-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add sausage, onion, and next 4 ingredients (thru jalapeno). Cook 8 min or until sausage and beef are browned and crumbled. Add chili powder and next 7 ingredients (thru bay leaves). Cook 1 min, stirring. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and beans, bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer 1 hour stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 30 min. Discard bay leaves.
To serve: sprinkle each serving with cheese and/or your other favorite toppings.