Hodgepodge Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb italian sausage, casings removed & crumbled
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -6 jalapenos, seeds removed & chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained great northern beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• shredded cheese (optional)
• chopped onion (optional)
• sliced jalapeno (optional)
• chopped tomato (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
• 2 add sausage and beef to oil. cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
• 3 stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin seeds and salt. cook, stirring often, until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
• 4 add tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, cilantro and parsley; stir to combine. heat to a boil; reduce to a simmer. cook, partially covered, until flavors have blended, 2 1/2-3 hours.
• 5 taste and adjust seasonings.
• 6 serve with toppings on the side if desired.