AWARD WINNING CHILI

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 lg. or 2 sm. cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 sm. can tomato paste (Italian style not plain)
2 pkgs. chili seasoning (one hot, one reg.)
1 lg. Spanish onion, or 2-3 sm. ones, chopped coarse
1 med. green pepper, chopped coarse
1 med. red pepper, chopped coarse
2-3 sm. Jalapeno peppers,
sliced2 cans red kidney beans, undrained (1 dark, 1 light red)
A dash or two of crushed red pepper

Brown ground beef and sausage together in a large pan, drain fat. Add remaining ingredients and cook covered over medium heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing up tomatoes with spoon. Let simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours more, stirring occasionally.

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