Homecooking Chili Recipe

Name: Homecooking Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 6 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage (I use kid-friendly mild); 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 6 garlic cloves, 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, crumbled; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 ¼ cups merlot or 1 ¼ cups other fruity red wine; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
6 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage (I use kid-friendly mild)
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
6 garlic cloves, 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, crumbled
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 ¼ cups merlot or 1 ¼ cups other fruity red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1
Heat oil in large pot and cook sausage (casings removed), onion, green pepper, garlic, ground sirloin, and jalapeno until meat is browned (about 8 minutes).
2
Add chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, tomato paste, oregano, pepper, salt, and bay leaves, and cook for 1 minute.
3
Stir in wine, tomatoes, and beans; bring to a boil.
4
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Discard bay leaves.
7
Sprinkle servings with cheese, if desired.

646

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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 tablespoon oil, 6 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage (I use kid-friendly mild), 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Homecooking 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.

Homecooking Chili

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