Full Throttle Chili

PERFECT PAIRING:
Trinity GSM or Mayhem Syrah

Ingredients:

2 lbs. of ground beef “I like ground sirloin”
1 lb. of your favorite ground breakfast sausage, “I like Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage”.
1 - 15.5 oz. can of pinto beans, juice and all.
1 - 15.5 oz. can of kidney beans, juice and all.
1 - 15.5 oz. can of black beans, juice and all.
1 - 15.5 oz. jar of Chunky Salsa Medium – Hot, your preference.
1 - 14.5 oz. can of diced “fire roasted” tomatoes, juice and all.
1 – Cup of Guinness Draught Beer / your favorite Beer or 1-Cup of filtered water

GARNISH TOPPINGS (Optional)

2- Sweet Onions, Chopped medium dice I like Vidalia Onions
1- Bunch of Cilantro, Chopped
1- 16 oz. bag of Cheddar Jack or Mexican Blend Grated Cheese
1- 16 oz. Container of Sour Cream, Full, Half or Fat Free
Tortilla Chips
Avocado Chunks

Spice List:

3 – Teaspoons of ground Cumin
3 – Teaspoons of ground Chili Powder
1 – Teaspoons of ground Paprika, I like sweet paprika
2-1/2 – Teaspoons of Dried Oregano
2 – Teaspoons of ground Garlic Powder or four (4) minced garlic cloves
2 – Teaspoons of fine Kosher Salt or two (3) teaspoons of Course Kosher Salt
1/4 – Teaspoons of ground Cayenne, if you prefer a milder chili use 1/8 of a teaspoon
2 – Tablespoons of ground Onion Powder or two (2) finely chopped onions

Tools:

1- Eight to ten quart pot with lid. Yep you need the big one!
1- Large soup ladle to accommodate your “largest pot”.
1- Small mixing bowl for your spices.

Instructions:

Add the Spices to 1- cup of Guinness Draught beer or 1-cup of water and whisk for one minute in a bowl and set aside. Drink the rest of the Guinness. ☺

Brown hamburger and breakfast sausage, 3 lbs. total, with optional 2 chopped sweet white onions and then drain the grease.

Add all of the beans, salsa and the tomatoes, juice and all, to meat. Stir chili spices or kit and Guinness or water mixture into the meat and tomatoes. Bring to a slow boil. Now add cayenne pepper to your desired heat level. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or longer.

Once thick and bubbly, keep pot on low and allow your guests to build their own bowl of goodness with their desired toppings. Enjoy with a few bottles of Ascension Cellars Trinity GSM wine.