Game Day Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large chopped onion (1 to 1-1/2 cups)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp each salt and black pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Metropolitan Market Tomato Sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cans (about 15 oz) pinto, kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
• TOPPINGS:
• sour cream, (optional)
• sliced green onions, (optional)
• shredded cheese, (optional)

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until garlic starts to turn golden.
2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the beef and pork. Stir, crumbling meat into small pieces,and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the tomato sauce and broth. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Add the rinsed beans and simmer for another 15 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
4. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Accompany with cornbread or rice and a salad or coleslaw, as desired.