ZESTY COLORADO CHILI

Zesty Colorado Chili image

Chili is a hearty winter staple up here in the mountains-especially for outdoor lovers like the two of us! -Beverly Bowman, Conifer, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage links
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1 pound)
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Cut sausage into 1/2-in. pieces. Trim pork and cut into 1/2-in. pieces. , In a 5-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage, pork and beef over medium heat, until sausage and beef are no longer pink and the pork juices run clear; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside. , Saute onions, green pepper and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Add the next 12 ingredients. Return meat to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the beans and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.