Italian Style Chili

[Honoria]

Italian Grandma Makes Italian Style Chili ???




ITALIAN STYLE CHILI:

Olive Oil

2 Yellow Onions, chopped large

4-6 Garlic Cloves, chopped

6-8 Scallions, chopped

Salt, to taste

Black Pepper, to taste

1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, casing removed

1 pound Hot Italian Sausage, casing removed

2 pounds Ground Beef (90/10)

2 teaspoons Paprika or Smoked Paprika

3 teaspoons Dry Oregano

3 teaspoons Cumin, or to taste

1-2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

6 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, or to taste

1 tablespoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste

3 Bell Peppers (multicolor), chopped large

2 Cubanelle Peppers, chopped small

2 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped small

2 - 12 ounce bottles of Peroni Beer, or beer of choice

2 cups Peeled Tomatoes or chopped Fresh Tomatoes (or canned tomatoes)

1 quart Tomato Puree

6-8 Basil Leaves, optional

15 oz canned Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz canned Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz canned Black Beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz canned Corn, drained and rinsed

Sharp Provolone Cheese, shredded

Fresh basil, chopped for garnish optional

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish optional

Cooked Rice and/or Toasted Bread optional