Thick Oven-Baked Chili
Source of Recipe
The Big Book of Casseroles by Maryana Vollstedt
Recipe Introduction
"Offer this flavorful chili with assorted toppings for a casual get-together after a football game or for Super Bowl Sunday. Serve in big bowls with assorted toppings along with snacks chips, pretzels, crudites, and cheese bread."
List of Ingredients
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 green or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juice from can included
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Toppings:
Sour cream
Sliced green onions Grated cheddar cheese
Recipe
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, warm oil. Saute beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
Cover and bake about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaves and discard.
YIELD: 6 - 8 Servings
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