Shelly's Recipe

FIRE FIGHTERS CHILI

Category: Chili

1/2 lb Italian HOT Sausage
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp drippings
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
32 oz canned tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1/4 tsp dried red pepper
16 oz canned kidney or pinto beans drain/rinse
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp salt and beef flavor instant bouillon granules
1/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp celery salt

Remove the sausage from its casing. Brown the sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove and drain, reserving the measured amount of drippings specified in the ingredients list. Return the drippings to the skillet. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Return the meats to the skillet. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.