Ingredients for - Prize-Winning Chili

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
2. Onion, chopped 1
3. Green bell pepper, chopped 1
4. Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (Optional) 1 small
5. Hot Italian sausage 1 pound
6. Ground beef 1 pound
7. Chili powder 1 tablespoon
8. Cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon
9. Salt ½ teaspoon
10. Pinto beans, undrained 2 (15 ounce) cans
11. Diced tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can
12. Water 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Prize-Winning Chili

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.