Hearty Italian Chili

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 12 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (30 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup water (adjust to get preferred consistency) or 1 cup tomato juice (adjust to get preferred consistency)
• 13 cup pepperoni, sliced in half
• 5 teaspoons chili powder
• salt and pepper

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion, and bell pepper until meats are browned and veggies are tender; drain.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients; bring mixture to a boil.
3. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes.

ground beef, italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce, kidney beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, water, pepperoni, chili powder, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-italian-chili-46496 (may not work)