Saturday, April 5, 2008

Rainy Day 3 & 3 Chili

Three kinds of meat, three kinds of beans, tomatoes prepared three ways!

Oh this is GOOD!!!

I decided to get a little creative since today was a rainy day. Chili is always good, but especially on a rainy day. The fun part is letting it cook for several hours while you stay busy around the house...or just kick back and relax.




2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb Jimmy Dean Regular sausage
1/2 lb Italian sausage (I used "sweet")
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 can navy beans
1 can black beans
1 onion quartered
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 large can diced tomatoes
chili powder
(sour cream and black olives optional)
shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Pour tomatoes into large crock pot or medium stock pot. Turn on medium-low heat. Drain and rinse all 3 cans of beans, the add with onions to pot. Add chili powder and stir. Brown beef in frying pan adding chili powder liberally, then drain completely (do not rinse) and add to pot. Combine the sausages and brown, adding chili powder, drain, add to pot stirring in chili powder. Bring chili to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce burner to simmer. Allow to cook at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.


When serving, add cheese generously.
Add sour cream and black olives, if desired.

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