Darlene's Chili

 

Darlene Gofigan

Servings: 10

This recipe is from one of my co-workers, Darlene Gofigan.  Darlene says, "Always season to your taste."  And, she is correct.  When she sees this recipe, she will notice that I have changed the amount of the heat (additional chili powder and cayenne).  I prepared this recipe for the annual "Chili Cook-off" at the Fall Festival and it took first place.

3 pounds Ground Chuck
½ polish sausage, Turkey
½ polish sausage, Beef
½ polish sausage, Hot
2 medium bell pepper, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 (28-ounce) canned tomato sauce
2 (15-ounce) canned tomato puree
1 (12-ounce) canned tomatoes with green chilies, diced
1 (28-ounce) canned tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) canned kidney beans
1 tablespoon cooking oil
7 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Add meat, onion and bell pepper to cooking oil. 

  • Cook and stir until meat is brown.

  • Drain off fat.

  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except beans. 

  • Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. 

  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.

  • Stir in beans and simmer for 4 hours.