Chipotle Chili Con Carne

a gooseberry patch recipe by request.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground round
• 1  lb  ground venison
• 1 (16 ounce) package  sage flavored pork sausage
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  large green pepper, chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and chopped
• 2  teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  shredded monterey jack cheese, to garnish
•  sour cream, to garnish
•  sliced green onion, to garnish

Directions

1. in large dutch oven brown meats till crumbled.
2. drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings.
3. saute onion, green pepper,and garlic about 10 minutes.
4. add meat back to dutch oven.
5. add tomatoes,tomato sauce,chipotles,adobo sauce and seasonings.
6. stir well and simmer for at least 1 hour.
7. serve with condiments of choice!