Henry's Chili
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This is a very good chili recipe, reported to have won several cookoffs. This is our standard house chili when we have time for the hours of simmering. Add beans if you want to, about half an hour before serving (but we never do, as chili isn't supposed to have beans).


2 lbs lean beef, diced into small cubes
1/2 lb breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
2 large onions, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
1 16oz can diced tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 12oz can of beer
1 shot tequila
1 tbls black pepper
2 tbls regular chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced

Brown the beef and sausage in a large dutch oven or stock pot, and then drain the excess grease.

Add all the rest of ingredients to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 hours, the longer the better (add water as needed).

Chili is best if allowed to set overnight.