Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Lori's Chili Recipe

1 pound Italian Sausage, Hot
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1 White Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, diced
2 Habenaro Peppers, diced
1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans (drained & rinsed)
1 can Chili Beans (drained)
1 15 oz can of Whole Tomatoes, cut up some
1 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
3 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Basil, crushed
1/2 tsp Black Pepper, ground

Brown sausage with peppers, onion, and garlic. Drain fat.
In large saucepan or slow cooker mix meat/veggie mixture, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
Cook for 4-10 hours. (Depends on the level of heat.)

Hints:
1. wearing disposable gloves seems to be the best way to keep the habenaro juices from seeping into your hands. so wear the gloves the entire time your working with those peppers.
2. when all the ingredients are put together it will look rather thick, but dont worry during the cooking some moisture will release and it will be the perfect consistency.
3. we like to serve this is little bread bowls.