Chili Ala Capt. James Mcdonnell

  

      Yield: 8 Servings

 

      1 lb mild italian sausage*

      1 lb chuck,Ground

      1    large yellow onion,diced

      2    large garlic cloves,minced

  1 1/2 T  chili powder

      6 oz can tomato paste

  1 1/2 c  water

      1 T  coffee,Instant

      1 T  sugar

      1 T  paprika

      1 T  oregano

      1 t  salt

      1 t  pepper

      1 t  cumin

      1 c  dark red kidney beans,drain

      1 c  refried beans

 

Brown sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot. Add

remaining ingredients except beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 hours. After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir. Top with

grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.