The Best Chili Recipe

My incredibly delicious recipe for hearty and meaty chili. Packed with veggies, 3 different types of meat, and beans (which are optional). Add all of your favorite chili toppers and serve up a warm bowl of delicious.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 30

Servings Servings

Author Heather

Equipment

1 Large Dutch Oven optional

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1 lb stew meat cut into 2-3 inch cubes
1 lb ground italian sausage casings removed
2 lbs ground beef
2 cups yellow onions diced
1 large green bell pepper diced
1 large yellow bell pepper diced
1 large red bell pepper diced
6 cloves garlic minced
½ cup red wine such as Chianti, Merlot
14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
29 oz canned tomato puree
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½ cup water or stock
14 oz can kidney beans not drained

Garnishes - Optional

shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
sliced green onions
baked tortilla strips
avocado

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot and brown the stew meat on all sides. Remove at set aside. Brown the italian sausage and ground beef. Remove to the same bowl as the stew meat.
Remove excess oil leaving about 2 tbsp and add the onions and peppers. Saute until tender. Add the garlic and red wine and simmer, reducing by half.
Return the meat and any juices that have accumulated to the pot and add all remaining ingredients except kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer uncovered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the undrained kidney beans and let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with your favorite chili garnishes and some warm cornbread.

Notes

Cook's Note: Kidney beans are optional in this recipe if you'd prefer a meaty chili.

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