1 ...............pound ground beef
1 ...............pound bulk pork sausage
2 ...............cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans , rinsed and drained
1 ...............jar (24 ounces) chunky salsa
1 ...............can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , undrained
1 ...............large onion , chopped
1 ...............can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 ...............can (4 ounces) mushrooms stems and pieces , drained
1/2 ............cup each chopped sweet red , yellow and green pepper
1/2 ............teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 ............teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 .............teaspoon thyme
1/8 .............teaspoon dried marjoram
In a large skillet , cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink ; drain . Transfer meat to a 5-quart slow cooker . Stir in remaining ingredients . Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender .
Sweet peppers ... green , red and yellow ... give this hearty chilki a splash of color . You can use hot or mild salsa ... depends on your family taste ... I use the hotter variety .
Heart healthy
