Grilled Corn, Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Chili

Grilled Corn, Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Chili

This is Spouse's twist on her standard chili recipe to take advantage of the sweet corn season. I have pictured it here with some tortilla chips and garnishes of cheddar, sour cream and lime guacamole. I think this one makes great dip for tortilla chips too. I might serve it that way at our next get together with friends.

Soak 1 to 1 ½ cups dry kidney beans overnight, depending on the amount of beans you prefer in your chili. You may use canned beans if you prefer.

In a large pot heat 3 tbsp olive oil.

Add
3 cloves minced garlic
1 medium red onion

Cook until the onions begin to soften.

Mix together

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage meat

Add to the garlic and onions and cook to brown breaking the meat into small pieces.

Add

1 ½ cups tomato sauce
4 cups crushed tomatoes
2 roasted red peppers
3 ears of grilled corn, removed from cob
1 minced jalapeño pepper( optional)
3 heaping tbsp cumin
3 heaping tbsp chili powder

3 tablespoons molasses
Salt and pepper to season

Simmer very gently over low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours stirring occasionally. Serve alone or with tortilla chips and garnishes of grated cheddar cheese, sour cream and lime guacamole.