Ultimate Firefighters Chili

Chili recipes are a staple in any firehouse, they're easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. This Ultimate Firefighters Chili has been rated as top notch by many a fireman we know.

Ingredients

2 cans (16-ounce) red kidney beans
1 can (16-ounce) baked beans
1 can (10-ounce) tomato paste
1 1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (16-ounce) Mexican tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined and chopped (optional)
1 small can mushrooms, drained
1 quart bottle of beer
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small can black olives, drained, sliced
1/2 bottle of (12-ounce) chili sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
3 teaspoons chile seasoning

Instructions

Open the bottle of beer and taste for freshness. Saute the onions, garlic and Jalapeno's in oil till onion is translucent.
Brown the ground chuck in a separate frying pan, drain and add to onion mixture.
Repeat with the pork sausage. Meanwhile, taste beer again.
Transfer sausage, ground beef and onion mixture to a medium sized kettle. Add remaining ingredients, except for beer.
Mix together well and add some beer and stir until desired consistency is reached.
Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 hours. Add more beer to chili as needed.
Serve piping hot with cheese, corn chips or corn bread.