5 slices bacon
8 oz. hot bulk pork sausage
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1-2 dried red chili peppers, seeded & crumbled
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & diced
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
2 (12 oz.) cans beer
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, drained

Cook bacon until crisp; drain, crumble and set aside. Brown sausage. Drain, reserve 2 tablespoons drippings; set sausage aside.

In reserved drippings brown ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic. Add bacon, sausage, peppers, chili powder, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in beer and tomato paste. Bring to boiling; simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours. Add beans; simmer, covered, 30 minutes more. Serve with shredded cheese and chopped onions. Serves 6-8.