Chili - Teresa's Chili

• 3 tbsp (45 ml). olive oil
• 1 large red onion, chopped, divided use
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). minced garlic
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 to 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground sausage
• 1 large can V-8 juice
• 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
• 6 cans Bush's Best Chili Hot Beans
• 5 tbsp (70 ml). chili powder
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). garlic powder
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). oregano
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). basil
• Tabasco, to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in skillet.
2. Add half of the onion, the minced garlic, bell peppers, and jalapenos.
3. Saute for about five minutes.
4. Add ground beef and ground pork, and cook until beef/pork is browned.
5. Drain meat mixture in colander; set aside.
6. In a large pot, combine V-8 juice, tomato paste, and beans.
7. Add meat mixture; stir well.
8. Add seasonings; stir well.
9. Simmer on low for one hour, stirring often to prevent sticking.
10. Serve topped with remainder of chopped red onions.

olive oil, red onion, garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, peppers, ground beef, ground sausage, tomato paste, beans, chili powder, garlic, oregano, basil, tabasco, salt

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/001208 (may not work)