Wally’s 5 Alarm Chili

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours in Crock Pot

1 1/2 lbs.  ground Beef OR 1 lb. of ground Beef and 1/2 lb. of ground Pork

1 package Linguica

1 package hot Chourico 

2 cans red Kidney Beans, drained

2 cans Black Beans, drained

2 large Onions, dice 1/4-1/2 inch

1 Green Pepper, dice 1/4-1/2 inch 

1 Yellow Pepper, dice 1/4-1/2 inch

1 Red Pepper, dice 1/4-1/2 inch

1 large can Stewed Tomatoes, cut into quarters, juices reserved

1/4 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons minced Garlic

3 tablespoons Chili Powder

1 teaspoon ground Cumin

2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper

2 tablespoons Sugar

3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

Optional, for topping: 

shredded cheddar cheese

sour cream  

In a large skillet, brown beef (or beef and pork). Leave the meat in large chunks while browning. Do not add any spices. Drain and put aside.

In a large crock pot, add drained beans, and diced peppers and onions.

 Slice the linguica and chourico into 1/4 inch rings, then into quarters (cut in half and half again until you have 4 pieces that resemble a slice of pie) and place into crock pot.

Add cooked, drained ground meat.

Add stewed tomatoes with juices (make sure the tomatoes are not whole, cut into several pieces).

Add ketchup, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, sugar, and vinegar.

Note: This recipe is a bit spicy! Spices can be increased or decreased to taste. 

Give a stir so all ingredients are incorporated, but do not break up the large chunks of meat, the meat will break apart into bite size pieces during cooking.

Now the hard part: turn the crock pot on low for 4 hours and place cover on!  Stir about once every half hour until done.

Garnish with shredded cheese and a few dollops of sour cream if desired.  ENJOY. 

Submitted By: Wally and Debra Norcross, EMT/Police Officer and EMT-Paramedic


Massachusetts, USA