Three Pepper Chili

We had a Halloween block party last weekend and we had a chili contest, here is my submission!

Ingredients:

2lbs ground beef

1lb hot Italian sausage

2tbs olive oil

1 large onion diced

4 cloves garlic minced

3 bell peppers diced

3 Anaheim peppers finely diced

2 jalapeno peppers minced

4 15 oz. cans chili beans

3 15 oz. cans dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

4 15oz cans diced tomatoes

1 6oz can tomato paste

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 Tbs chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. crushed black pepper

Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in olive oil, drain then put into a large Dutch oven or large crock-pot and set aside. Sweat onion, garlic, and all three peppers in olive oil for five minutes or until golden brown, add to Dutch oven with meat. Add all cans and spices. Mix all ingredients well. Bring to a boil over medium high heat stirring frequently then reduce heat to low cover and simmer stirring occasionally for three hours. Or cook in large crock-pot on medium for four hours. **For best results refrigerate overnight and reheat!**