Josie's Chili, with Red Wine

Francis, Franke Farm in West Virginia 2021.

Yes, Ziggy, I included you on this one. This is an awesome recipe because it tastes good, and it calls for 1 1/4C of red wine, so when you have an open bottle you are trying to get rid of, this recipe comes in handy. Originally passed on from Lee Franke:   --Josephine

INGREDIENTS:

6 oz Italian sausage

1# ground turkey (or beef, I like the tky, though)

2C chopped onion

1C chopped green pepper

8 cloves garlic, minced (can reduce if you like; I made mine w/ 6, but it wasn't that garlicky)

1 jalapeño, chopped (I did a half bc of the kids, but again, I couldn't taste it so wish I used more)

2T chili powder

2T brown sugar

1T cumin

1t oregano, 1/2t pepper, 1/4t salt

2 bay leaves

2-28 oz cans diced tomato

3T tomato paste

2 15 oz cans kidney or pinto beans (if don't like beans, just use 1 can)

1 1/4C merlot or cab. sauv

1. Brown meats. 
2. Add veggies, spices and stir. 
3. Add tomatoes, paste, beans, and wine.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer w/ lid on 1 hr. 
5. Take lid off and simmer 30 mins. It actually tastes richer/better if you let it go longer! 
6. Top w/ cheese, sour cream, cilantro, eat w/ chips, etc.