5 STAR CHILI

5 Star Chili image

Provided by Susan Seybert

Categories Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb sweet italian sausage, loose or remove casings
1 lb hot italian sausage, loose or remove casings
2 lb plum tomatoes
2 c chopped onions
6 clove garlic, minced
2 lb ground beef
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
3 can(s) (35 oz.) italian plum tomatoes
1 c dry red wine
1 c chopped italian parsley
2 Tbsp tomato paste
6 Tbsp chili powder
3 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp oregano, dried
1 Tbsp basil, dried
6 fresh jalepenos
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Saute sausage in 1/4 c. water until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon reserving 2 tbsp. of the pan drippings.
2. In the same pan, saute the green peppers, onions and garlic in the reserved pan juices until translucent. Remove and add to the sausage.
3. To the same pan, add the ground beef and brown. Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. Put the sausage, ground beef and sauteed vegetables in a large stockpot. Stir in the tomato paste, wine, parsley, jalapenos, herbs and spices. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, stir and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on the side.