Cajun Chili

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chuck (hand chopped or coarse ground)
• 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk)
• 8 ounces bacon, thick cut 1 squares
• 1/2 cup shallot, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper
• 1 cup red bell pepper
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 7 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 jalapenos
• 2 red jalapeno chiles (all fresh chilies roasted & pureed)
• 2 poblano chiles
• 32 ounces dark red kidney beans (rinsed)
• 32 ounces black beans (rinsed)
• 10 ounces chunky rotel (Tomato & Chilies)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 1/2 cup chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cocoa, unsweetened
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon msg (Accent)
• 1 tablespoon louisiana hot sauce

Directions

1. 1

   -brown bacon, remove & chop.

2. 2

   -brown sausage, remove.

3. 3

   -brown beef, remove.

4. 4

   - add onion, celery & bell peppers

5. 5

   - cook 15 minutes.

6. 6

   -add meat, oregano, ½ worsteshire, & ½ broth cook 15 minutes.

7. 7

   - mix all seasoning

8. 8

   (except sugar, MSG, coco).

9. 9

   -add 3 Tbs. seasoning

10. 10

    & garlic & shallots

11. 11

    -cook 15 minute.

12. 12

    -add roasted chilies,

13. 13

    ½ broth, ½ spice mix,

14. 14

    ½ worsteshire S&P, MSG,

15. 15

    -simmer 1 hours.

16. 16

    -add rest of spices,

17. 17

    sugar, molasses, hot sauce.

18. 18

    - cook simmer 15 minutes.

19. 19

    -keep on low for hours or as needed.

20. 20

    Garnish:.

21. 21

    -Bacon bits.

22. 22

    -oyster crackers.

23. 23

    -sour cream.

24. 24

    -sharp cheddar cheese.

25. 25

    -red onion diced.