HEARTY CHILI WITH A TWIST

Hearty Chili with a Twist image

This thick chili is perfect for tailgate parties or on a cold winter evening. I like to serve it in bowls filled with rice, then top with crushed saltine crackers and shredded cheddar cheese.-Louise Jacino, East Moriches, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cans (6 ounces each) Italian tomato paste
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage and onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, soup, tomato paste, peas, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.