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Zesty Colorado Chili
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
Chili is a hearty winter staple up here in the mountains
Ingredients:
1 pound johnsonville® mild italian sausage links links
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1 pound)
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Directions:
1. Cut sausage into 1/2-in. pieces. Trim pork and cut into 1/2-in. pieces.
2. In a 5-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage, pork and beef over medium heat, until sausage and beef are no longer pink and the pork juices run clear; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside.
3. Saute onions, green pepper and garlic in reserved drippings until tender. Add the next 12 ingredients. Return meat to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the beans and heat through. Yield: 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com