Chunky Chili

By kstetler

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 lbs coarse ground beef, or cubed
• 3 lbs bulk sausage
• 3 1/2 lb canned tomatoes
• 12 oz tomato paste
• 6 Tbsp chili powder
• 3 tsp cumin
• 1 Tbsp oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 lb can baked beans
• 2 15-oz cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 10-oz can pinto beans, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until soft but not brown. Add beef and sausage. Cook till browned, drain off fat. Add liquid from tomatoes. Chop tomatoes and add to meat mixture along with tomato paste, all seasonings, and baked beans.
Simmer partially covered for 2 hours, stirring often. If dry, add a little water. Stir in kidney beans and pinto beans. Cook 30 minutes longer.