Legends Of Notre Dame Chili - Fox 28: South Bend, Elkhart IN News, Weather, Sports

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. Italian sausage (Optional)
• 5cup whole peeled tomato
• 4tbsp can tomato paste
• 2 lg. Spanish onion, chopped
• 1 lg Spanish onion small diced
• 1 med. green pepper, chopped
• 1 med. red pepper, (optional)
• 2-3 sm. Jalapeno peppers, minced
• Chili Powder
• Granulated Garlic
• 1 can Red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 can black beans, undrained

(You may add more depending on individual taste, be sure to adjust viscosity based on liquid content)

• Kosher Salt (to taste)
• Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
• A dash or two of crushed red pepper
• Chipotle butter (To taste)
• Sour cream and cheddar cheese are also optional garnish.

DIRECTONS:

Brown ground beef and sausage together in a large pan, drain fat. Add remaining ingredients and cook covered over medium heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing up tomatoes with spoon. Let simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours more, stirring occasionally.

Serve with suggested garnishes, and remember be creative.