Prize-Winning Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 small jalapeno pepper , Optional
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 cans pinto beans , 15 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and ground beef; continue to cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

2. 2

   Season meat mixture with chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add pinto beans, tomatoes, and water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 1 hour.