S&W Kick-Off Chili

      Yield: 12 Servings

      1 lb beef,Ground

      1 lb pork sausage,Ground

      1 lg onion,coarsely chopped

      2    garlic cloves,minced

      1 lg bell pepper,cut into 3/4

           -chunks

      1 lb smoked sausage,cut into 3/4

           - chunks

      1 T  oregano,Ground

      3 T  chili powder

      1 t  coriander,Ground

  1 1/2 t  celery seed

      2 cn s&w ready-cut tomatoes

           -undrained

      2 cn s&w dark red kidney beans

           -drained,(reserve liquid)

    1/3 c  yellow corn meal

     12 oz mozzarella or,Shredded

           -cheddar cheese, for garnish

Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in

a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper and smoked sausage chunks. Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. In a bowl, blend a little reserved bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with chili and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12.