All American Chili Recipe 🌶️
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per Serving: 378
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of this classic All American Chili recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This chili is not only bursting with flavor but also falls under the category of low cholesterol, making it a healthy choice for any weeknight dinner. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total cook time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, it’s a perfect meal to whip up in under 4 hours!
Ingredients:
- 6 onions
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 ounces ground sausage
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Remove casings from sausage.
- Add sausage, onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through jalapeno) to the pan; cook for 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.
- Add chili powder and the next 7 ingredients (chili powder through bay leaves), and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.
This All American Chili recipe promises a symphony of flavors, from the warmth of the chili powder to the sweetness of brown sugar, all simmered together to perfection. The addition of red wine adds depth while the kidney beans provide texture and fiber. Serve it piping hot, garnished generously with reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, for a comforting meal that will leave everyone satisfied. Whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends, this chili is sure to be a hit! Enjoy every spoonful of this wholesome and hearty dish.
