Black Hawk Chili

Shopping List

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. hot pork sausage
• 1 large Vidalia onion diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium poblano pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/4 cup hot chili seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 quart jar of preserved tomatoes
• 1 16 ounce diced tomatoes
• 1 12 ounce bottle of amber beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 15 ounce can Dark Red Kidney Beans
• 1 15 ounce can Northern Beans
• 3 tablespoons Abby J's Smokin Hot Sauce
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced scallions

Instructions

1. Cook the beef and sausage in a large sauce pan. Drain and set aside
2. Add the onion, and peppers to a saucepan and cook until soft, about 5 minutes
3. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes
4. In a large stock pot combine cooked meat and peppers and seasonings
5. Stir together and add tomatoes, beans, beer, broth, and orange juice.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly about 1 hour
7. Stir the hot sauce into the chili and season with salt
8. Add some chicken broth or more beer if the chili is too thick