1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef |
1 lb ground spicy sausage (i use jimmy dean) |
1 large onion, diced |
1 red bell pepper, diced (or green) |
1/4 cup diced jalapeno |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
3 tablespoons chili powder |
1 tablespoon cumin |
3 teaspoons oregano |
6 ounces tomato paste |
2 bay leaves |
1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar (to taste) |
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce |
1 cup red wine or 1 cup beef broth |
56 ounces tomato puree (or diced or crushed) |
15 ounces chili beans |
hot sauce |
shredded cheese (optional) |
sour cream (optional) |