Prize-Winning Chili

I won a chili cook-off with this recipe in Tennessee in 1996. My family and friends all love this chili. It is requested for all family get-togethers. Great dish for a chilly day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (Optional)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and ground beef; continue to cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Season meat mixture with chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add pinto beans, tomatoes, and water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 1 hour.