Italian Chili Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional