The Ultimate Chili

Name: The Ultimate Chili
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 lb. hot Italian link sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 to 3 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 2 cans (14 to 16 oz.) Italian-style tomatoes; 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, drained; 1 (16 oz.) can garbanzos or kidney beans, drained

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, diced
1/2 lb. hot Italian link sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb. ground chuck
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 to 3 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 cans (14 to 16 oz.) Italian-style tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can garbanzos or kidney beans, drained

Directions

1

In a large skillet, brown bacon pieces until crisp.
2

Remove from skillet; drain well.
3

Brown sausage and ground chuck with onions over medium heat; drain and add to crock-pot.
4

Add bacon and remaining ingredients; stir well.
5

Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 14 hours.
6

Taste for seasoning.
7

Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 3 1/2 quarts).