Ingredients for All American Chili
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup Merlot
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese, for topping
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How to Make All American Chili
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Remove casings from 1 lb Italian sausage.
- Add sausage, 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 lb ground sirloin, and 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced) to the Dutch oven.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring frequently to crumble.
- Add 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1 cup dry red wine (optional), 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed).
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and simmer for an additional 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Before serving, top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
26g
Carbs
12g
