Prize-Winning Chili

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♼ Recipe origin is unknown. Prize winning chili recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
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I won a chili cook-off with this recipe in Tennessee in 1996. My family and friends all love this chili. It is requested for all family get-togethers. Great dish for a chilly day.
Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• 1 pound hot sausage
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 cup water

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 1 hour 15 mins

1. In a large stock pot, cook the onion and peppers in the olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
2. Add sausage and ground meat, and brown until crumbly, stirring over medium heat, about 7 minutes.
3. Strain to remove excess grease, then return to stock pot and add spices, tomatoes, beans with their juices, and water.
4. Cook over medium heat until chili starts to bubble.
5. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour. Serve with shredded cheese and crackers.