I don't know how I missed putting in my blog a recipe for chili! This is one of our family winter favorites. Guaranteed to clear the sinuses!
1 lb roll mild or medium sausage
1 lb ground meat (I like chuck)
2 16 oz cans of beans (I like kidney)
1 can rotel w/diced green chili in it
3 roma tomatoes (If don't want to use fresh, use 1 small can tomato puree)
1 green pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (if want a little more kick)
1 tsp chili powder
olive oil
salt and pepper
In dutch oven, brown sausage and ground meat, crumble. Drain excess grease. Set meat aside and in same pan, over medium heat, add onions, a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper and roma tomatoes. Cover and let tomatoes burst, usually just a few minutes. Mash tomatoes. Add garlic and stir well.
Add meat back in as well as rotel and beans. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer about 15 minutes, then add in green pepper and jalapeno (if want it). Simmer another 15 minutes and serve.
Good as is or add some sharp cheddar or sour cream on top.
