Chunky Chili

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and sauté’ onion and garlic until soft, but not brown
2. Add beef and sausage
3. Cook until brown; pour off fat
4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, baked beans, salt, sugar, cocoa powder
5. Simmer partially covered for 2-hours – stirring often (if it gets too dry, add some water as it cooks)
6. Stir in kidney and pinto beans
7. Cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is very tender
8. Remove any excess fat before serving