Jake`s Tailgate Chili Recipe

ingredients

10 ounces mild Italian sausage
10 ounces hot Italian sausage
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, chunked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4 ounce size) chopped jalapenos (optional)
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot, dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 can (28 ounce size) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (28 ounce size) whole tomatoes, chunked
2 cans (15 ounce size) red kidney beans
Cabot sharp or extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

In a large 4 1/2 quart pot, brown ground beef. Add both sausages and cook until browned, breaking into bite sized pieces (8-10 minutes). Add onion and garlic and jalapenos Simmer 4-5 minutes.

Stir in Worcestershire and wine. Add mustard, celery seed, chili powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and whole tomatoes (cut into chunks), with liquid.

Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans, with liquid. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour (still covered).

Serve in individual cups or bowls with shredded cheddar on top.

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.