I have been told to enter this Chili in the Minnesota state fair, I haven't done that but it has won many a chili contest. I know you will love it, the perfect blend of sweet and spicy- this is not your mama's chilly!
3 lbs Maple Sausage links
1 Very large onion chopped
1 Large Red Pepper Chopped
1 Large Orange Pepper Chopped
Two large cans of stewed tomatoes
2 14.5 oz can of tomato sauce
3 1/2 Tbs. of Chili powder
1/2 tsp. of Cumin
1/2 tsp. all spice
1/4 tsp. of black pepper
1/4 cup of Per maple syrup (or more!)
2 14.5 oz cans of Spicy chili beans, do not drain.
1 14.5 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed.
1 lb of shredded aged cheddar cheese
You can prepare this recipe on right on the stove top if you are in a hurry, or you can brown all the meats and throw everything into a crock pot on low for eight hours. I prefer to do it in the crock pot and let all the flavors blend together through the day but either way it will be delicious!
For the stove top method;
Brown the sausage
Add in onion, red and orange pepper until just soft.
Mix in the spices
Stir in the tomatoes
Add the chili beans and kidney beans
Simmer for at least an hour
Serve in bowl and cover with shredded aged cheddar cheese and enjoy!
