Chili, Jamie's Award-Winning

INGREDIENTS

• ☐  2 tablespoons olive oil
• ☐  1 large red onion, diced
• ☐  1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• ☐  1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• ☐  4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ☐  1 pound lean ground beef
• ☐  8 ounces Italian sausage, casing removed
• ☐  1/4 cup chili powder
• ☐  1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ☐  1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ☐  One 4-ounce can tomato paste
• ☐  One 12-ounce bottle beer
• ☐  One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• ☐  One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• ☐  One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ☐  One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• ☐  One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Garnishes:
• ☐  Shredded Cheddar
• ☐  Sour cream
• ☐  Chopped green onions

PREPARATION

1. Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and peppers and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.


2. Add the garlic and saute until just fragrant.


3. Stir in the beef and sausage, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.


4. Drain the beef mixture through a colander. Add it back to the Dutch oven and stir in the chili powder, cumin and oregano.


5. Cook for about 2 minutes.


6. Stir the tomato paste into the beef mixture; this will "toast" it and give the chili more flavor.


7. Add the beer and stir up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.


8. Bring to a simmer, and then add the diced tomatoes and beans.


9. Simmer on medium-low for 2 hours, stirring on occasion to keep the bottom from sticking.


10. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.