Here's the recipe Debra used for her chili a couple of days ago. She found it at a demo kiosk at Walmart of all places a couple of years ago. Imagine that. Anyway, we like this recipe quite well.

Chipotle Green Chili

Ingredient List:

• 1 pound fresh-ground Sausage
• 1 pound fresh-ground Ground Beef
• 2 packages Chipotle Taco Seasoning
• 1 can Great Northern Beans (or Navy Beans)
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 16 oz. can Tomato Sauce
• 2 jars 505 Green Chili, medium heat
• 1 package Pictsweet Seasoning Blend (frozen foods)—or you may use fresh, pre-sautéed ingredients: ¼ cup diced Green Bell Pepper, ¼ cup diced Red Bell Pepper, ⅓ cup diced Celery, ½ cup diced Onion. Add some fresh-chopped parsley toward the end of the prep if you wish.
• 1 can petite cut Diced Tomatoes
• 12 oz. Beer (not lite!) or Chicken Broth

Instructions for Preparation:

Brown the Ground Beef and the Sausage; drain well. Mix all other ingredients into a crock pot or slow cooker and add the meats. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serving Suggestions:

Spoon over Fritos and garnish with you choice of a little chopped green onion, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, a few slices of fresh avocado. If you prefer, substitute cornbread for the Fritos, or include crackers or warm tortillas on the side.

This recipe will serve 4-6 persons depending on gastronomical requirements.

From the Kitchen of:

Debra Millsap

~adapted from Walmart handout recipe

12/10/2012