Jt's Chili

Name: Jt's Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 12 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground turkey; 12 lb Italian sausage; 1 green pepper, roasted, skin removed, and chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (or use 1 10.5 oz can beef broth); 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (more if you like the heat!); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice); 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbells); 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (optional)

20 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
12 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
12 lb Italian sausage
1 green pepper, roasted, skin removed, and chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (or use 1 10.5 oz can beef broth)
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (more if you like the heat!)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbells)
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (optional)

Directions

1

Saute onion in olive oil.
2

Add beef, turkey, and sausage; brown.
3

Add roasted pepper, garlic, bouillion (or broth), and remaining spices and seasonings.
4

Stir till thoroughly mixed.
5

Add diced tomatos and tomato juice.
6

Add beans, if using.
7

Bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer for a minimum of three hours to reduce mixture and concentrate flavors.
8

Ideally, simmer the chili until it reaches your preferred thickness.
9

(I like to cook this one day and serve the next.
10

Flavors are always better the second day after a long initial simmering!
11

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12

Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with shredded cheese just before serving.