1 lb. hot Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 lb. onions, chopped
3 tbsp. minced garlic
2 lbs. ground chuck
3/4 lb. green peppers, chopped coarse
3/4 lb. red peppers, chopped coarse
1/3 - 1/2 lb. jalapeno chilis chopped (wear gloves!!) remove seeds, they are the real hot part!!
3 (36 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 c. red wine
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. minced fresh parsley
6 tbsp. chili powder
3 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. basil
2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
2 lbs. fresh Italian plum tomatoes, quartered

TO SERVE:

Sour cream
Chopped spring onions
Monterey Jack cheese

Combine sausages and water in pan and brown - drain.

Saute onions and garlic in oil and chuck and cook until lightly brown.

Add sausages and peppers and chilis, cook until wilted.

Add canned tomatoes, wine and paste.

Add spices, cook 10 minutes.

You may want to degrease at some point either before or after addition of spices.

Add fresh tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.