Silver Palate Jalapeno Chili

JackieOhNo!'s Note:

From the famous Silver Palate caterers. Great one-dish party fare. Serve with crusty bread and a hearty red wine. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Just reheat before serving.)

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb hot Italian sausage , cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage , cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ lb onion , coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 lbs ground chuck
• ¾ lb green bell pepper , coarsely choppd
• ¾ lb red bell pepper , chopped
• 1⁄3;-½ lb green jalapeno , seeded and cut into 1/8-inch dice
• 3 (36 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes , drained
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup minced fresh parsley
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano , crumbled
• 1 tablespoon dried basil , crumbled
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
• 2 lbs fresh Italian plum tomatoes , quartered
• grated monterey jack cheese or grated cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• sliced green onion

Directions:

1. Combine sausages and water in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Cook until sausages are brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer sausages to paper towels and drain.
2. Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
3. Increase heat to medium. Add ground chuck and cook until well browned, mashing with fork and stirring frequently.
4. Add sausage, bell peppers and chilies. Cook until peppers are wilted, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
5. Mix in canned tomatoes, wine and tomato paste. Stir in herbs and spices. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add fresh tomatoes and cook 10 minutes. Tip pan and degrease.
7. Spoon into bowls.
8. Pass cheeses, sour cream, and onions separately.

Reviews

[vickianddep]

the recipe hearty and tasty

[weekend cooker]

This was perfect for us tonight. Since we are snowed in today, and the playoffs on I decided to invite the neighbors for dinner and football. As to the recipe we ALL loved it.Made recipe exactly as written, except used 1 pound green bell pepper, and 1/2 pound red. The flavor and taste were exceptional. I might decrease the chili powder next time. The seasonings were fantastic, and made for a nice neighbor get together. There could many variations to this recipe but I suggest keeping this recipe as is, if you want to try. Made for Potluck tag.