Meaty Chili With Mushroom

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup onion
• 1 lb mushroom, sliced
• 46 ounces vegetable juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   NOTE: For the vegetable juice, I use V8 Juice.

2. 2

   In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.

3. 3

   Stir in the mushrooms, V8 juice, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with sour cream if desired.