All American Chili Recipe

Name: All American Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin; 12 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 ¼ cups merlot (or beef broth); 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground sirloin
12 lb hot Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 ¼ cups merlot (or beef broth)
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-heat.
2
Remove casings from sausage.
3
Add sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ground sirloin, and jalapeno to pan; cook 10-12 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.
4
Add chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, tomato paste, oregano, pepper, salt, bay leaves, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Stir in wine, tomatoes, kidney beans, and pinto beans; bring to boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7
Uncover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Discard the bay leaves.
9
Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.

547

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground sirloin, 12 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 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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