How to Make Meat Chili

by Anthony Smith

Overview

Chili and its preparation hold a special place in the hearts of many cooks. This hearty dish has many variations, with different ingredients and preparation methods, and this is even a source of regional pride in many areas. Texas cooks can be especially proud of their meat chili, and this dish is certainly worthy of the title "Texas Chili".

Step 1

Brown the sausage, beef, and oninons in a large skillet on medium heat and then drain off the fat.
Step 2

Stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce along with just the liquid from the kidney beans. Allow it to heat back up to a simmer.
Step 3

Add the ketchup, chili powder, brown sugar, and mustard. Simmer for one hour.
Step 4

Add the kidney beans and then simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 5

Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. Enjoy!

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1 pound Italian sausage 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onions 2 - 16 ounce cans of tomatoes 1 - 16 ounce can of tomato sauce 2 - 15 ounce cans of kidney beans 1 cup of ketchup 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder 4 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard Shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound Italian sausage
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 - 16 ounce cans of tomatoes
1 - 16 ounce can of tomato sauce
2 - 15 ounce cans of kidney beans
1 cup of ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Shredded cheddar cheese