Dd's Chili Bowl with Toppings

 Toppings!  Good idea, right!!

CHILI

 

2 tsp. olive oil

1 # ground beef

3 oz Portuguese sausage, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

2-3 TB chili powder, to taste

4-5 dashes tabasco

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tsp cumin
2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 TB tomato paste

(4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies, with juices

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 

1-1 1/2 c beef stock

Toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, diced onion, tortilla chips, cilantro, corn, etc.

 

In a saucepot over medium heat sauté beef and sausage until browned. Add vegetables; sauté until tender. Stir in spices, tomato paste, chilies, tomatoes, kidney beans, and stock as needed. 

Reduce heat to low; simmer 45 minutes – 1 hour. Add additional stock, as needed to bring to

desired consistency. Serve with desired toppings. Serves 4.