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5 star chili

(1 rating)
sseybert1 avatar
Recipe by
Susan Seybert
@sseybert1
Philadelphia, PA

This is the best chili recipe ever. If it were a hotel, it would get 5 stars! Anyone who has ever had it would agree. Now its your turn. Serve this with my Cheese Loaf for a winning combination.

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For 5 star chili

  • 1 lb
    sweet italian sausage, loose or remove casings
  • 1 lb
    hot italian sausage, loose or remove casings
  • 2 lb
    plum tomatoes
  • 2 c
    chopped onions
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2
    green bell peppers, diced
  • 2
    red bell peppers, diced
  • 3 can
    (35 oz.) italian plum tomatoes
  • 1 c
    dry red wine
  • 1 c
    chopped italian parsley
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 6 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 6
    fresh jalepenos
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make 5 star chili

  • 1
    Saute sausage in 1/4 c. water until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon reserving 2 tbsp. of the pan drippings.
  • 2
    In the same pan, saute the green peppers, onions and garlic in the reserved pan juices until translucent. Remove and add to the sausage.
  • 3
    To the same pan, add the ground beef and brown. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • 4
    Put the sausage, ground beef and sauteed vegetables in a large stockpot. Stir in the tomato paste, wine, parsley, jalapenos, herbs and spices. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, stir and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on the side.
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