Uncle Bob's Chili

CFScott's Note:

I got this recipe from my Uncle Bob, who would bring this to Christmas every year! If you don't like spicy chili, use half regular chili beans and chili mix instead of hot!

• Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 1 lb bacon (diced)
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 lb hamburger
• 4 (15 ounce) cans hot chili beans
• 4 (15 ounce) cans regular kidney beans
• 1 onion
• 2 green peppers
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (chili ready)
• 2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 4 celery ribs
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets of regular chili seasoning mix
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets of hot chili seasoning mix
• 1/2-1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions:

1. Cook bacon, sausage, and hamburger; drain and add onion and green pepper. Stir and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2. Add chili mixes, tomatoes, and tomato sauce-stir.
3. Add beans and sugar; stir.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours!
5. The servings listed below are just an estimate, this recipe makes a lot so you can freeze some for a later date!