Award Winning Chili
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1 lb. ground beef
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1 lb. ground pork
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1 large yellow onion (diced)
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1 green bell pepper (diced)
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1 red bell pepper (diced)
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4 large garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
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1 tsp freshly ground pepper
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1 13.5 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 13.5 oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 13.5 oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
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2 19 oz. can red enchilada sauce
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½ cup chili powder (mild)
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2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
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2 tsp cumin
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1 tsp cayenne (optional)
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2 bay leaves
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2 Tbsp sugar
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Cilantro (chopped and optional)
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Green onions (chopped and optional)
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Sour cream (optional)
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Grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
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Avocado (sliced and optional)
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In a large dutch oven set over medium-high heat, cook the beef, pork, onion, peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
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Add the beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, Tapatio, cumin, cayenne, bay leaves, and sugar. Add in just enough water to cover the beans. Stir to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 8 hours, stirring often to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
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Adjust the seasoning to taste. Garnish is cilantro, green onions, sour cream, cheese, and avocado.