Chili Con Karen

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
• 1/2 lb lamb sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 16 ounces refried beans
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 16 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed (can sub black beans or another favorite type of choice)
• 16 ounces diced tomatoes
• 10 ounces tomatoes and green chilies
• 8 ounces bell peppers, diced (can use combination of red, green and yellow)
• 1 tablespoon mexican seasoning (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 3 cups water

Recipe

• 1 brown beef and sausage; remove meat & cook onion and garlic in pan drippings until transparent but not brown; drain. add meat back to the pot.
• 2 add remaining ingredients and stir well. bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for two hours, stirring frequently.