Spicy Chipolte Texas Chili

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (organic tastes best)
• 2 sweet italian sausage links
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (california preferred)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (like muir glen organic)
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, diced (like goya)
• 5 pieces roasted red peppers, diced (jarred)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• cheddar cheese (optional)
• green onion (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• corn chips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 remove sausages from casings and lightly fold into beef, browning all meat 3-5 min or until just cooked, drain off excess fat and set aside. cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until translucent. add the garlic paste and cook for 1 more minute. then add all remaining ingredients and add meat. bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.