Chili With Sausage, Beef and Beans

Submitted by ZJDad

"This recipe is based on http://www.recipezaar.com/Chili-Con-Carne-With-Beans-11149. I realized when I was trying to explain to folks what I had changed that it took longer than to just say what was in it. So, based on that excellent recipe, here's one that builds on it and I think is even better. Thanks to Marty Hugo for the original recipe! This recipe becomes much better on the second and third days. So make it over the weekend and enjoy it all week, or make it a few days before your event!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Yields: 16 cups
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 1⁄2 lbs mild Italian sausage (or substitute with your favorite sausage)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon oregano and salt or 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 green bell peppers

• Serve with

• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• Fritos corn chips

directions

1. Brown ground beef, set aside.
2. Cook sausage whole, lightly burning the skin on all four sides.
3. Remove sausage from pan, Slice into relatively thick (1 cm) slices, and then slice those in half. Return to pan and cook until each piece is lightly burnt.
4. Saute onions and garlic until onions are slightly wilted.
5. Add all ingredients to a large stew pot, simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fritos as desired.