Name: Comforting Chili for Chilly Days (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: About 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp organic olive oil; 2 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped; 1 carrot, scrubbed clean, trimmed, and chopped; 3 med onions, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, stem and seeds discarded, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 lb chuck, sirloin or London broil, trimmed of excess fat and cubed; 1 lb gluten-free mild or hot Italian bulk sausage, optional (use more beef if leaving out); 2 cups gluten-free beef broth; 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 cups dry red wine; 1 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup chili powder or ancho chile powder; 3 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp chipotle powder, or to taste (or use smoked paprika); 1 tsp sugar; Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp masa harina or finely ground cornmeal for thickening, optional; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, optional; Grated cheese, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, avocado, etc.