1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. pork sausage ("hot")
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, slivered
1 (10 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (13 oz.) can tomatoes and chilies
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans
2 (16 oz.) cans water
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. white vinegar
dash of pepper

Brown beef, sausage, onion and garlic until meat is crumbly. Drain off grease. Place mixture in 8-quart pot. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then simmer for 3 hours. Add more water as moisture cooks down. Serve topped with grated Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Serves 12.