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Hearty Italian Chili Recipe

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Meet the Cook: Beginning when I was just 5 years old, I was my grandmother's constant helper in the kitchen. And, like her, I can't seem to follow a recipe without changing it! That's how this one came about when I got bored with plain chili. The first time I served it at a potluck, people passed around copies of the recipe. My husband and I have three grown children and three grandchildren. -Chloe Buckner, Edinburg, Pennsylvania

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Hearty Italian Chili Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can or jar (26-1/2 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup water
1/3 cup halved sliced pepperoni
5 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 319 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 1,144 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Italian Chili in Country Woman January/February 1996, p33

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Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by MistMich

Great recipe. Made a lot of bowls of chili and tasted even better on the second day. Added extra cheese and tortilla chips for a crunchy texture.

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2013 by MistMich

Great recipe. Made a lot of bowls of chili and tasted even better on the second day. Added extra cheese and tortilla chips for a crunchy texture.

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2010 by mommylabonte18

My family really liked this chili. It was easy to make and very tasty. To suit our personal tastes, I did add a little bit of sugar and some garlic. I kept everything else the same. Thanks for sharing!