1 lb. chuck hamburger
1/2 lb. link or hot Italian sausage, cut up
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
3 tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 red onion, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
2 lg. stalks celery
2 cans (about 7 oz.) stewed tomatoes
Tabasco to taste
1 can (12 oz.) beer, divided (1/2 can)
1 bottle (12 oz.) mineral water (add to cover top)
2-3 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped or garlic salt to taste
Salt, pepper, oregano & cumin (about 1 1/2 tsp.)
Beans-red kidney

Cook meat and onion. Add spices and liquid. Simmer for about an hour. Add beans 1/2 hour before cooking is done. Makes 6-8 servings.