Hodgepodge Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed & crumbled
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-6 jalapenos, seeds removed & chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice

• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained kidney beans

• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained great northern beans

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Optional toppings

• shredded cheese (optional)
• chopped onion (optional)
• sliced jalapenos (optional)
• chopped tomato (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add sausage and beef to oil. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin seeds and salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion softens, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, cilantro and parsley; stir to combine. Heat to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, until flavors have blended, 2 1/2-3 hours.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasonings.

6. 6

   Serve with toppings on the side if desired.