Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed if links)
  • 15 ounces BUSH'S® Kidney Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce
  • 15 ounces BUSH’S® Pinto Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Hunt’s Tomato Paste
  • 1 yellow onion (, chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (, chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (, seeded and chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (, seeded and chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño (, seeded and chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 5 strips bacon (, cooked and finely chopped)
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers
  • Cheddar Cheese (, shredded)
  • Sour Cream

Instruction

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a very large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess liquids and grease, return to pot.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except garnishes.
  • Simmer over very low heat for 1-5 hours, or until chili is thick and becomes a rich burgundy color.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers and sour cream.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!