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2-Meat Chili

This is a super delicious, hearty chili recipe that's perfect with cornbread or breadsticks, and is packed with protein and veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz mild Italian sausage link
  • 1/2 yellow onion minced or shredded
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef 90/10% is best
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 15-oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz can kidney beans rinsed and drained

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Dice the sausage link and add to pan with onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through jalapeño); cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Add chili powder and the next 7 ingredients (chili powder through bay leaves), and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove lid and simmer an additional 10 mins.
  • Serve hot. Add shredded cheese on top, if desired.
  • Note, this is even better on day 2, and makes amazing leftovers!