Hearty Italian Chili

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: prep: 15 min. cook: 30 min. Servings: 6-8 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Source:

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 can or jar (26-1/2 to 30 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

1 cup water

1/3 cup halved sliced pepperoni

5 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pinch pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

1 cup: 319 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein.