Hodgepodge Chili

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed & crumbled
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -6 jalapenos, seeds removed & chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can undrained great northern beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Optional toppings
• shredded cheese (optional)
• chopped onion (optional)
• sliced jalapeno (optional)
• chopped tomato (optional)

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add sausage and beef to oil. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin seeds and salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, tomato paste, cilantro and parsley; stir to combine. Heat to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, until flavors have blended, 2 1/2-3 hours.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings.
6. Serve with toppings on the side if desired.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hodgepodge-chili-154162 (may not work)