John'S Big Ten Chili

1. 1

   Add olive oil to large heavy kettle and saute the next 4 ingredients for approximately 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove from pot and set aside.

2. 2

   Crumble sausage meat into kettle and saute with ground beef over medium/high heat until browned, stirring frequently. Drain off fat.

3. 3

   To the meat add the reserved vegetables and the next 9 ingredients being the tomato paste and the spices, and stir well to mix.

4. 4

   Add the next 6 ingredients being the plum tomatoes (with juice), seasonings and beans and simmer for about 25 minutes. ( If too thick it can be thinned with a little tomato juice.) Can be made up to this point and refrigerated for 1 day.

5. 5

   If refrigerated, slowly bring back to simmer, correct seasoning, add cilantro and add olives to heat through, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with toppings, tortilla chips and/or French bread.

No additional tips available.