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                           S&W KICK-OFF CHILI

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Ground beef
  1       lb           Ground pork sausage
  1       lg           Onion, coarsely chopped
  2                    Garlic cloves, minced
  1       lg           Bell pepper, cut into 3/4"
                       -chunks
  1       lb           Smoked sausage, cut into
                       -3/4" chunks
  1       T            Ground oregano
  3       T            Chili powder
  1       t            Ground coriander
  1 1/2   t            Celery seed
  2       cn           S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes,
                       -undrained
  2       cn           S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans,
                       -drained (reserve liquid)
    1/3   c            Yellow corn meal
 12       oz           Shredded mozzarella or
                       -cheddar cheese, for garnish

 Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a
 large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper and
 smoked sausage chunks. Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce
 heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10
 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. In a bowl, blend a little reserved
 bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with
 chili and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into
 serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12.

 Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories; 30 grams protein; 32
 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams fiber; 90 milligrams cholesterol; 1650
 milligrams sodium.



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