Flat Snake Chili

      Yield: 1 Servings

      2 lb lean beef,Ground

  1 1/2 lb german link sausage

      6    chili anchos,Dried

      4 cn green chilies -- (4-oz

      1    cans)

      4 lg tomatoes

      1 lg onion -- white

      3    cloves garlic

      2 t  cumin,Ground

      2 t  paprika

      1 t  oregano -- (mexican)

Cut the stems from the anchos and remove seeds. Cover with boiling

water and let sit for an hour. Blend in blender until smooth.

Dice the sausage, onions and garlic, then saute over medium heat until

onions are soft.

Drain off sausage grease and add the ground beef to the pot to brown.

Dice the green chilies and tomatoes. Add the vegetables and spices to the pot.

Add half the ancho sauce and water or beer to barely cover.

Add more ancho sauce over time to suit your taste.