Chili

Ingredients

·         1 pound Johnsonville Italian Ground Mild, Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage

·         1 pound ground beef

·         1 medium onion, chopped

·         3 celery ribs, chopped

·         3 garlic cloves, minced

·         3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions

·         2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

·         1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth

·         1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

·         2 tablespoons brown sugar

·         2 tablespoons chili powder

·         1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

·         2 teaspoons ground cumin

·         1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

·         Shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation:

·         In a large saucepan, cook sausage and ground beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the onion, celery and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

·         Sprinkle with cheese if you like and serve immediately.