Barbara S Famous Chili Recipe

Ingredients for Barbara S Famous Chili

• Olive Oil
• Onions
• Garlic Cloves
• Green Bell Peppers
• Hot Italian Sausage
• 1 pound stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Whole Tomato
• Italian Style Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 cup water (or more, as needed)
• Canned Red Kidney Beans

How to Make Barbara S Famous Chili

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chopped green bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage and stew meat over medium-high heat, breaking the sausage into crumbles. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Add the cooked sausage and meat mixture to the pot with the onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in chili powder and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed to maintain desired consistency.
6. Add drained and rinsed kidney beans and reserved kidney bean juice. Heat through for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and a dollop of sour cream.