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Chili Spaghetti

Another main dish variation, this one “gets down to business” by combining two great firehouse mainstays: chili and spaghetti. Look in the meat chapter for a more “traditional” chili recipe.
Course allday, Buffet, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian, firehouse, Healthy, Italian
Keyword beef, buttery, chili, chunky, firefighter, firehouse
Author Firehouse Cooking
Cost $$

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck steak
  • 1 pound lean pork sausage chopped fine
  • 2 16 ounce jars prepared spaghetti sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 fresh tomato chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pound spaghetti uncooked, broken into 4-inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan, brown the meats over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce, beans, garlic, chili powder, tomato, oregano, red pepper sauce, seasoning salt, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, black pepper and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  • Drain well, and combine with the meat sauce.
  • Serve hot in warmed bowls with lots of Italian bread.