This is going to be a very meaty chili (What can I say, Real men eat meat not salad.) – 2 pounds of beef and 1 pound of Italian sausage. Brown meat in a deep dish skillet over medium heat and then drain excess grease.
Time to break out your chopper if you have one, if not time for your impression of the swedish chief and go to town on the celery, onion, peppers and garlic. *Congratulations on unlocking the achievement "Get to the choppa" *
Now that you've browned the meat and chopped all the veggies its time to dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker at the same time. Now occasionally I'll use a full bottle of beer instead of saving the left over half for me. I'll also go a little heavy handed on the ingredients that taste great with a meaty chili – Worcestershire, beef bouillon, chili powder, cumin, and tabasco but I suggest trying that the next time you make it that way you'll know what flavor you'll want more of.
Now I'm using a 6.5 quart slow-cooker and it is nearly impossible to stir until the veggies wilt down a little. Simmer it on high for 2 hours and then reduced the heat to low for another 4 hours. It's that easy.
Ladle into bowls and serve topped with cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a side of tortilla chips. Don't forget your beer!!
Question & Answer
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