Beef and Sausage Chili

From recipe request: posted by SuzieQue, Great American Recipe Cards, Great Beef Dishes Card # 91 Grp 6.

2 2/3 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 2 1/3 hours

619 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1/2	pound	chorizo sausage	removed from casing
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
1 1/2	pounds	beef chuck	boneless, cut into inch cubes, pat dry
1	each	green bell pepper	medium size, chopped
1	cup	onion	chopped
1	clove	garlic	large size, minced
1	cup	chicken broth	or beef broth
1	cup	tomatoes, canned	chopped
1 1/2	tablespoons	chili powder
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1	tablespoon	jalapeno peppers	chopped, or chilies for hot chili lovers
1	each	chili beans	1 can, optional

Any spicy sausage can be used, in place of the chorizo.

Cook chorizo in a large heavy saucepan, stir often.

After 10 mins, drain off the fat.

Remove from sausage.

In same pan, heat oil.

Add beef, a few pieces at a time.

Saute until well browned.

Remove.

Repeat till all meat is browned.

To the sauce pan add the onions, pepper and cook briefly until softened.

Stir in garlic.

Return chorizo and beef to the pot.

Add broth, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, jalapeno.

Bring to a simmer.

Cover.

Either cook on top of stove or in a oven 1 1/2 hours.

Add chili beans, if used. Cook another 30 mins, uncovered.

Serve piping hot.

Serving Size 284g

Amount per Serving

Calories 619 67% of calories from fat