MexItalian Chili
MEXITALIAN CHILI
Serves 8
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 -2 Tbsp chili powder
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp ponzu sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
28 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can each cannelini and pinto beans
1 cup beef stock or broth
salt and pepper to taste
quartered grape tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese and chopped avocado
1. Brown ground beef and sausage in a soup pot. When almost browned, add onion and garlic and saute until meat is all browned and onions softened. Add cumin, oregano and chili powder and toast the herbs, about 1 minute.
2. Add diced tomatoes, ponzu, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beans and stock. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
3. To serve, add grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese and avocado to each bowl.