All American Chili Recipe

Name: All American Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces hot sweet Italian turkey sausage; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/4 cups merlot or 1 1/4 cups other fruity red wine; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

6 ounces hot sweet Italian turkey sausage
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground sirloin
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 cups merlot or 1 1/4 cups other fruity red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Remove casings from sausage.
3
Add sausage, onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through jalapeno) to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.
4
Add chili powder and the next 7 ingredients (chili powder through bay leaves), and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7
Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Discard the bay leaves.
9
Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.

341

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces hot sweet Italian turkey sausage, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 8 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, All American Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

All American Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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