Friend of Julie: Beef & Sausage Chili

This yummy chili recipe comes to us from contributor Chris.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. In a soup pot, brown ground beef, sausage, onions, and garlic over high heat 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add remaining ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Top with all your favorite chili toppings from shredded cheese to chopped onions and sliced jalapeno peppers.

This is a perfect recipe to keep on hand in the slow cooker on those afternoons or evenings when everybody is coming home and eating at different times.