Bob's Amazing Chili !

As usual, a compilation of several recipes. It's quick and easy and VERY GOOD! I use a large skillet, but it could be done easily in a crock pot if you want it ready when you come home.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs stewing beef or 2  lbs pork, cubed
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage
• 2 -3  tablespoons  oil
• 1  tablespoon  crushed garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced bell pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 2 (1 1/4ounce) packages  chili seasoning mix (generic OK)
•  diced onion
•  shredded cheddar cheese or   taco blend cheese
•  sour cream
•  Tabasco sauce or   cholula  hot sauce

Directions

1. In a large skillet over med high heat, sautee the onions, garlic and bell pepper in oil a few minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Add your beef and/or pork and Italian sausage. cook until lightly browned to sear in flavor.
3. Add your tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the liquid from the chili beans -- but not the beans -- yet.
4. Stir in the chili seasoning packets.
5. Bring to boil, then turn down heat to low simmer and cover.
6. Cook for a few hours, or until beef or pork is soft and tender.
7. Add chili beans about 20 minutes before serving.
8. Serve in bowls topped with diced onion, shredded cheese, hot sauce,and sour cream.
9. ENJOY!
10. For faster version, use ground beef instead of cubed beef and the cooking time drops to 20 minutes!