Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 lb lean stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 lb loose hot Italian sausage
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Method

  • In 6-quart saucepan, heat oil; saute onion, green pepper and garlic 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add stew meat and sausage, stirring to crumble sausage; cook 5-6 minutes.
  • Blend in tomato puree, broth, water, tomato paste, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, oregano and cayenne pepper, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in beans. Cover and simmer and additional 30 minutes.