MEATY MUSHROOM CHILI

Meaty Mushroom Chili image

Since our two daughters did not like beans in their chili, I adapted a recipe to suit our whole family's tastes. We all agree that mushrooms are an appealing alternative and go very well with the ground beef and sausage. -Marjol Burr Catawba, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sour cream and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, V8 juice, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. If desired, top with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.