People'S Choice Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
2 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links
4 lbs ground beef
5 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground pepper
4 tablespoons cumin
7 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups beer
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 (6 ounce) cans pitted medium black olives, drained

Preparation

In a large pot, heat the oil over low heat.
Saute the onions and peppers in oil for about 10 minutes or until tender.
Add the sausage and beef and brown over moderate heat.
Drain any excess fat from pan.
Add the garlic, tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano and basil.
Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, beer, coriander, cilantro, parsley and beans.
Simmer uncovered, over low heat for 20-30 minutes.
Add the olives and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
Serve with grated cheese, chopped onions, crushed tortilla chips, etc!