THE BEST thing about chili is it is almost impossible to mess up. Want it to have more spice, add more spice. Want it to have more or different meat/protein, change it up. I think every time I make this recipe it changes a little but I’m never disappointed! I tend to add more or less seasonings and even add turkey or venison from time to time. Here’s my favorite “base” chili recipe.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (as mild or hot as you like)
2 cans stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
1/2 cup chopped onion (I use vidalia onions)
1 small green pepper chopped
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
1 jalapeno chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
My toppings of choice: Sour Cream, Fresh Grated Cheese, and Fritos
Other ideas: Saltines or Doritos
Instructions
1. In a large pan (I use my dutch oven), brown the beef and sausage
2. Drain off grease and leave in pan
3. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
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