2 to 3 lb. ground beef or chuck
1 (1 lb.) pkg. smoked sausage, cut up
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. chili powder
3 (15 oz. ea.) cans stewed tomatoes (Hunt's)
3 (15 oz. ea.) cans diced tomatoes (I use "Chili Ready")
5 (15 oz. ea.) cans mild chili beans (Bush's)

In a large pot, combine ground beef, sausage, onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook meat until no longer pink. Drain off grease and add spices. Cover with tight lid and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add tomatoes and cover with lid again. Simmer covered for an hour and a half.

Add chili beans and simmer another 30 minutes uncovered.

Serves 8 to 12.

Note: This recipe can cook longer if preferred.

Submitted by: Kris Martin