Ingredients

  • 12 oz. hot Italian sausage links
  • 12 oz. ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in tomato puree
  • 3 peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (15 to 19 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Remove sausage from casings.
  • Crumble sausage and beef into 4-quart casserole.
  • Stir in onion and garlic.
  • Cook, covered, on high 8 to 10 minutes until meat loses its pink color, stirring twice during cooking.
  • Spoon off and discard drippings.
  • Into casserole, stir tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook, covered, on high 20 to 24 minutes until peppers are tender; stir twice during cooking.
  • Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Makes 6 servings.