Chili for 50!

I concocted this one for a Lenten Series dinner at church in 2007. It is pretty basic, uses readily available ingredients, and minimal preparation time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 50

Ingredients

• 5 1⁄2 lbs  80% lean ground beef
• 1  lb  Bob Evans sausage (regular)
• 1  lb  Bob Evans sausage (hot)
• 9  ounces  canned chopped green chili peppers
• 112  ounces  canned crushed tomatoes
• 112  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  ounce ground cumin
• 2 1⁄2 ounces  ground chili powder
• 5  large yellow onions, diced
• 42  ounces kidney beans
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  head garlic, crushed
• 42  ounces kidney beans

Directions

1. If necessary, split between 2 large stock pots, splitting ingredients as you add them.
2. Brown beef and sausage.
3. Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent.
4. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chiles and spices.
5. Simmer at least 30-45 minutes.
6. Add kidney beans 15 minutes before finishing.
7. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, chopped onions, hot sauce, or cheddar cheese.