Fabulous Chunky Chili

Makes 16 servings

This is one of our Favorites, one of Janie’s recipes that mom has made famous.

ingredients

4 tbs. vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
4 lbs. leans stew beef, cut in small cubes
3 lbs. bulk pork sausage
2 (1-lb 12 oz) can whole tomatoes
2 (6-oz) can tomato paste
6 tbs. chili powder
3 tsp. cumin
1 tbs. oregano
2 (1-lb) can baked beans
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
2 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15-oz) can pinto beans , drained

directions

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until soft but not brown. Add beef and sausage. Cook until brown, pour off fat. Add liquid from tomatoes. Chop tomatoes and add meat mixture with tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, baked beans, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Simmer partially covered two hours, stirring often. If too dry, add a little water as it cooks. Stir in kidney beans and pinto beans. Cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is very tender. May be refrigerated or frozen. Before serving chili, remove excess fat from top. Reheat on stove or in 350°oven until hot and bubbly.