INGREDIENTS
1
pound ground beef
1/4
pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1
large onion, chopped
2
medium stalks celery, diced
2
fresh jalapeño peppers,* seeded and chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
teaspoon sugar
1
teaspoon chili powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
1
can (28 ounces) tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1
can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1
can (12 ounces) tomato juice
1
cup water
1/4
cup ketchup
8
frankfurters
8
frankfurter buns, split and toasted
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.
PREPARATION:
- Cook beef, sausage, onion, celery, jalapeño peppers and garlic in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender.
- Stir in sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin, thyme and black pepper. Add tomatoes, beans, tomato juice, water and ketchup. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Arrange frankfurters on grill rack directly above medium-hot coals. Grill, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through, turning often. Place frankfurters in buns. Spoon about 1/4 cup chili over each.
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