Linda's Chili

Great recipe for a cold winter's day. We love it over pasta with a mixture of grated jack and cheddar cheeses. I am now using Alton Brown's Chili Powder recipe and it makes a huge difference. YUM!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  lb Italian sausage
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 cup wine or 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1  jalapeno pepper, chopped
•  salt

Directions

1. Brown sausages in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in 8 quart dutch oven.
3. Add chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic to ground beef and saute.
4. Add all cans of tomatoes broth and beans.
5. Add spices and wine to taste.
6. Simmer for 3 hours. Add salt.
7. Add jalapeno pepper, if desired.