Kiss and Tell Chili | Publix Super Markets

Ingredients

• 3 ribs celery
• 1 large sweet onion
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 large jalapeño pepper
• 1 lb mild Italian chicken sausage links
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (16 oz) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 oz) can seasoned black beans
• 1 1/2 cups cola
• 1 (28 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate morsels
• Accompaniments such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and saltines (optional for serving)