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Eddie's Meaty Pepper Chili

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 2 large bell peppers charred and diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers charred and diced
  • 2 poblano peppers charred and diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans 15 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Char peppers under broiler or over gas flame until blackened. Cover in a bowl 10 minutes; peel, seed, and dice.
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high; brown beef and sausage about 8-10 minutes, breaking up with a spoon. Drain fat.
  3. Cook onion and garlic about 5 minutes until soft; stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in charred peppers, tomatoes, paste, beans, and broth.
  5. Boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors blend.
  6. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot with preferred toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and green onions.