Kick-Off Chili [Image] * 1 pound ground beef * 1 pound ground pork sausage * 1 large onion, coarsely chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 large bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch chunks * 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 3/4 inch chunks * 1 tablespoon ground oregano * 3 tablespoons chili powder * 1 teaspoon ground coriander * 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed * 2 cans (28-ounce each) S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes, undrained * 2 cans (27 ounce each) S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained (reserve Liquid) * 1/3 cup yellow corn meal * 12 ounces shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, for garnish [Image] * Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. * Add bell pepper and smoked sausage chunks. * Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. * In a bowl, blend a little reserved bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with chili and simmer 20-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. * Spoon into serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12. [Image] Have a [Image] Recipe to Share or want to be notified of [Image] recipes [Image] "Chili" [ Top of Page ] [ Home Page ] [Image] This page hosted by [GeoCities] Get your own Free Home Page [Image]