1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 lb. onions, chopped
1 lg. clove garlic, chopped
1 ea. red and green pepper, diced
28 oz. can plum tomatoes, coarsely crushed
6 oz. can tomato paste
15 1/2 oz. can kidney beans, drained well
15 1/2 oz. can pinto beans, drained well
1 c. beef stock or beef broth
1/2 c. chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1/4 c. chili powder
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Assorted garnishes

Brown beef and pork and pour off excess fat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers, tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, beef broth, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, sugar, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally over medium heat until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Add beans and cook 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional chopped onions, grated Cheddar cheese, sour cream and for real spice additional jalapeno peppers. Serves 8.