Labadie Recipe Database
Name Italian Chili
Number of People 6
List of Ingredients 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green sweet pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

28 oz. can Italian-style tomatoes, cut up

15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

15 oz. can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

 1 cup water

3 T. Worcestershire Sauce

2 to 3 T. chili powder

2 tsp. dried basil, crushed

2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed

1/2 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

1/4 tsp. salt

Hot cooked brown rice

Shredded cheddar (optional)

Sour cream (optional)
Description In a large skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain.  Ina 3 to 4  quart electric crockpot, combine the meat mixture, undrained tomatoes, chickpeas, beans, water, Worcestershire, chili powder, basil, oregano, bottled hot pepper sauce (if desired), and salt.



Cover; cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.  Serve over hot cooked rice.  Top with chees and sour cream if desired.
Time 20 minutes prep plus cooking time
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes

I used turkey sausage and no garnishes.
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