*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            S&W KICK-OFF CHILI

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Ground beef
   1       lb           Ground pork sausage
   1       lg           Onion, coarsely chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves, minced
   1       lg           Bell pepper, cut into 3/4"
                        -chunks
   1       lb           Smoked sausage, cut into
                        -3/4" chunks
   1       T            Ground oregano
   3       T            Chili powder
   1       t            Ground coriander
   1 1/2   t            Celery seed
   2       cn           S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes,
                        -undrained
   2       cn           S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans,
                        -drained (reserve liquid)
     1/3   c            Yellow corn meal
  12       oz           Shredded mozzarella or
                        -cheddar cheese, for garnish

  Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a
  large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper and
  smoked sausage chunks. Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce
  heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10
  minutes. Stir in kidney beans. In a bowl, blend a little reserved
  bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with
  chili and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into
  serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12.
  
  Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories; 30 grams protein; 32
  grams carbohydrates; 10 grams fiber; 90 milligrams cholesterol; 1650
  milligrams sodium.
 


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