Chili Big Batch

Chili Big Batch

Serves 25-30.

3 lbs. sweet Italian sausage links
4 lbs. lean ground beef
2 cups olive oil
6 onions, chopped
3 red bell peppers, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
7 tsps. minced garlic
1 (12-oz.) can tomato paste
2 tbls. black pepper
5 tbls. ground cumin
8 tbls. chili powder
1 Tbs crush red pepper
2 tsps. salt
2 tbls. oregano
3 tbls. basil
3 (28-oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes, undrained
2 tbls. lemon juice
1 1/2 cups beer
1 tbl. ground coriander
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 (16-oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-oz.) can sliced black olives, optional

1. Remove Italian sausage from casings and mix with ground beef. Brown meat and drain while you are sauté chopped seasonings.

2. Place olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sauté onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic until onions are tender.

3. Add meat and remaining ingredients in order and cook, uncovered, over low heat for about 1 hour. Enjoy. Marilyn.