Chili Bean Hot Dish (Father Ostdiek’s Favorite)

Ingredients

1 12-oz package of Papa George’s Reduced Fat Pork Sausage Roll (Regular, Sage, or Hot)
1 lb extra lean (93% or better) ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 large Spanish onion, minced about 2½ cups
1 12-oz can tomato paste
2 13 ¾oz cans of vegetable broth
3 15 1/4oz can beans, rinsed kidney, chili and black coarsely chop kidney beans
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
3 tbsp chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water (unless thicker chili is desired)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in four to six quart pots over medium heat. When hot, add sausage and beef, stirring to break large chunks. Mix in garlic and onion. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, covered for one hour, stirring often to prevent sticking. Taste and adjust seasoning. Better if made ahead. Refrigerate or freeze. When ready to serve, reheat and serve over rice or pasta.

For a hotter Chili, use Papa George’s Hot Sausage. Also increase cumin and add crushed red pepper to taste.

Makes 6 to 8 Servings
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