COLONY MOUNTAIN CHILI

Colony Mountain Chili image

Provided by susan tinney

Categories Chili

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak cut into 3/4 cubes
4 italian sausages links, casings removed and cut into 3/4 inch slices
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 tsp beef bouilon
1 c boiling water
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cans 141/2 ounce diced tomatos
3 15 ounce cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
shredded cheese optional

Steps:

1. In larg skillet brown the beef and sausage in 1 tablespoon oil. drain
2. Transfer meat to a 5 quart slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet saute the onio, garlic and green onion in remaining oil until tender. Transfer to slow cooker.
4. In small bowl dissolve bouilon in water. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, brown sugar, worcestshire sauce, and other seasonings till well blended. Add to slow cooker.
5. Stir in tomatos and beans.
6. Cover and cook on high for 6 ot 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
7. Serve iwht cheese if desired.