1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. breakfast sausage
2 medium white or yellow onions, chopped
2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (8 oz. ea.) cans tomato sauce (Hunts)
4 to 8 tbsp. chili powder (adjust as desired)
2 tsp. cumin
4 tsp. sweet basil
4 tsp. oregano
3 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 (15 oz.) can dark kidney beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can ranch style beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (8 oz.) tub dairy sour cream
1 (15 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz

Cook ground beef and sausage in large pan on medium heat until cooked. Then drain off fat. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic and lower heat and simmer with lid on pan until they are soft basically steaming them. Keep an eye on them and make sure they don't burn. You can add a little water to help them steam quicker.

After the meat and onions pepper and garlic are cooked transfer to your Crock-Pot. Add all remaining ingredients to your Crock-Pot except the Cheez Wiz and dairy sour cream. Let it cook on LOW for about 3 to 4 hours then add your Cheez Wiz and dairy sour cream. You will need to stir and mix this in well. It will turn your chili orange but don't worry, it is worth it.

Note: If the chili is too thick add a little water to the consistency of your liking.

This recipe makes a meal for at least 12 people. Serve with Buttermilk Cornbread... Enjoy!

Submitted by: Travis Parris