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4 Bean Chili

a family and friends favorite
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork subs. ground turkey
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 2 28 ounce cans San Marzano plum tomatoes
  • 2 cans Rotel
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin to your liking
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder to your liking
  • 2 cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large can your favorite beans my go-to is Bush's original
  • 1 package chili seasoning mix
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot add the a little oil over medium heat. Add all the ground meat and brown while breaking up and mixing together. Once cooked through remove and set aside. Get rid of most of the fat.
  • In the same pot with a little bit of the grease, add the onion, green pepper and celery. Sauté briefly until the onions are translucent. Add the Tomatoes, You can crush them as I do when I add them or just break them up as they cook with your spoon. Add the Rotel, cumin and chili powder to taste. Bring to a boil and cook the veggies for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the beans, browned meat and the chili seasoning packet. Partially cover and let this simmer for 4 hours.
  • Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives or green onions. One of my favorite ways is for my husband to make me an omelet with chili. It is the best!