1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground spicy Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
2 (15 oz. ea.) cans chopped tomatoes, drained
2-4 cloves garlic, diced
1 cup water
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp. cumin
1-2 tbsp. crushed black pepper
1 tsp. sea salt
2-3 tbsp. vinegar or hot pepper sauce
2-3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2-3 tbsp. brown sugar

Brown ground beef and sausage in skillet and drain. Add beef, sausage, onion, green pepper, black beans, kidney beans, canned tomatoes, garlic, water, dry and wet ingredients to Crock-Pot.

Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or overnight, stir occasionally.

To serve, garnish with a dollop of dairy sour cream and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Submitted by: Gator Batton