Karens Chilli Recipe

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (hot sausage for spicy, ½ hot ½ regular for medium spicy and regular for mild)
3 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans drained
1 (15 oz.) can spicy chili beans in sauce
2 (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 0z.) can tomato paste
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cubs beef bouillon (optional)



1 tablespoon Worchester sauce *little extra never hurts
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sugar

Minestrone Soup

1 lb. Hamburger
3-4 stalks celery
1 large onion
3-4 cloves garlic

Brown hamburger. Then add celery, onions and garlic and saute.

4-5 tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can green beans
1 cup potatoes
1 cup carrots
2 cans beef broth
1/2 can water
2 1/2 TBS. Basil
1/2 tsp. Oregano
Salt & pepper to taste

Combine everything into big pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until vegetables are tender.