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Wanda's Chili

 A chill in the air means chili on the stove!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound regular or hot Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef (not lean)
  • 2 yellow or red onions
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup minced jarred garlic (or 8 cloves minced)
  • 2 cans regular or hot Rotel
  • 1 can red kidney beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons cumin powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1-5 teaspoons cayenne (to taste, start with less!)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (more to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat up a heavy-bottomed stockpot to medium heat and brown the sausage. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and brown the beef. Dice the onions while the meats are browning.
  • Add the diced onions, combine meats back in the pot and stir occasionally scraping the bottom until the onion is translucent. Dice the bell pepper while the onion is cooking and add along with the minced garlic. Add one teaspoon of salt.
  • While the pepper softens open all the cans. Once the bell pepper is soft, add all cans, Rotel first and turn the heat to low while scraping the bottom of the pot. Add all three types of beans.
  • Add the spices and simmer for about 15 min occasionally stirring. Taste and adjust with more cayenne or salt to your taste. Simmer additional 10 minutes up to an hour on very low heat until serving.