Sheryl's Chili

This recipe seems like it has lots of ingredients I know, but it is also one of the best chili's I've ever had (and judging how many other people were raving and asking for the recipe I'm thinking I'm not the only one who thinks it's great!!).

Here is what she sent me - yes, it's a lot of ingredients but it's so good I'd say it's totally worth it!! Sorry, I didn't get a picture...it looks like chili, use your imagination ;)

In 4.5-5 quart pot cook meats and drain excess fat.

Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil then cover and simmer over low heat at least two hours, stirring occasionally.

Isn't that easy????

2 lb ground beef

1 lb Italian sausage-mild or hot

3-15 oz chili beans in spicy sauce

15 oz can black beans

15 oz can diced tomatoes w jalapenos (Omit if can't find this Kroger brand product)

6 oz tomato paste

large onion, chopped

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 T Hormel brand bacon bits

4 t beef Better than Bullion or 4 beef bullion cubes

1/2 c beer (I omitted)

1/4- 1/2 c chili powder

1T Worcestershire Sauce

1T minced garlic

1T dried oregano

2t ground cumin

2t hot pepper sauce (Tapatio or Tabasco work)

1 t dried basil

1 1/2 t salt

1t black pepper

1t cayenne pepper

1t paprika

1t white sugar