Confetti Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans
1 (14 ounce) can salad beans (mixed beans)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
6 large mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen corn kernels
4 -5 tablespoons chili powder
4 -5 drops Tabasco sauce
salt
pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet - combine the ground meats.
lightly brown.
drain off most of the excess fat. Save some moisture for added flavour.
combine browned meat and all ingredients in a LARGE stock pot.
bring to a low simmer and allow to cook for a minimum of 1 hour - the longer the better - stirring occasionally.
This recipe is perfect for crock pots or slow cookers and can take as long as 8 hours to cook on low.
This recipe freezes very well for the smaller families or for those who work outside the home for a fast warm lunch or a ready dinner when you get home.
Serve with a slice of bread, a biscut, or your favorite tortilla chips.