Jake's Tailgate Chili

Serves a tailgate

Ingredients:

· 1 10oz package Mild Italian Sausage

· 1 10oz package Hot Italian Sausage 1

· 1 pound lean ground beef

· 1 large onion, chunked

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 1 4oz can chopped jalapenos (optional)

· 1 cup red wine

· 1/4 cup Worcestershire

· 1 teaspoon hot, dry mustard

· 1 teaspoon celery seed

· 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

· 1 teaspoon cayenne powder

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

· 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes

· 2 cans (28oz) whole tomatoes, chunked

· 2 cans (15oz) red kidney beans

· Cabot Sharp or Extra Sharp Cheddar, shredded

In a large 4 1/2 quart pot, brown ground beef. Add both sausages and cook until browned, breaking into bite sized pieces (8-10 minutes). Add onion and garlic and jalapenos (if desired ) Caution, this is very hot). Simmer 4-5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire and wine. Add mustard, celery seed, chili powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and whole tomatoes (cut into chunks), with liquid. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans, with liquid. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour (still covered). Serve in individual cups or bowls with Cabot shredded cheddar on top.

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