Aunt Deb'S Chili

• 2 pkg. Jimmy Dean sausage
• 2 large white onions, diced
• 1/2 c. sliced jalapenos
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• Tbsp. chili powder
• tsp. sage
• tsp. oregano
• cayenne pepper to taste
• tsp. Hershey cocoa
• tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 c. red wine vinegar
• 2 (29 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 regular cans red beans
• 1/2 can water
• lean ground beef

1. Brown sausage and equal amount of ground beef; set aside to drain.
2. In skillet, place onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, chili powder, sage, oregano, cayenne pepper, cocoa, salt, pepper, cinnamon and vinegar.
3. Simmer until onions are clear then stir in meats.
4. Put tomatoes, beans and water into slow cooker pot and add all other ingredients when slow boil occurs.
5. Let simmer at least 1 hour.

sausage, white onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, chili powder, sage, oregano, cayenne pepper, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, regular, water, lean ground beef

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1080699 (may not work)