Mayetta's Chili

ingredients

5 slices bacon
8 ounces Italian sausage links, sliced
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, chipped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 red chili peppers, seeded and crumbled
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 to 1 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 1/2 cups water
1 12 ounce can tomato paste
1 16 ounce can pinto beans, drained

directions

In large saucepan, cook bacon till crisp; drain and crumble. Set aside. Brown sausage in same saucepan. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set aside. In reserved drippings, brown beef, onion, green pepper and garlic. Add bacon, sausage, chili peppers, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, salt and oregano. Stir in water and tomato paste. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; simmer, covered 30 minutes more. Serve in bowls, possibly using about 1/2 cup rice in bottom of each bowl.