- In a large pot on medium heat, cook bacon until browned.
- Drain oil, reserve 2 tablespoons.
- Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano and cayenne pepper.
- Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Increase heat to medium high and add ground beef and sausage; cook until browned.
- Add beans, tomatoes, tomato puree and salt.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
- Remove cover and simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened.
- Season to taste.
- Best served the next day.
Serves 8.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including shredded cheese):
500 calories, 29 g fat, 10 g saturated fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 1400 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 32 g protein
