All American Chili Recipe

Ingredients for All American Chili

• 1 lb ground sirloin
• Hot Italian Sausage
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• Red Bell Pepper
• Garlic Cloves
• Jalapeno Pepper
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Ground Cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Dried Oregano
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• Merlot
• Diced Tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make All American Chili

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Remove casings from 1 lb Italian sausage.
3. 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.
4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring frequently to crumble.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
9. Uncover and simmer for an additional 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Discard the bay leaves.
11. Before serving, top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese.