1 1/2 lb Beef, ground
1/2 lb Sausage, pork bulk
2 md Onions; chopped
8 oz Tomato sauce
1 md Green pepper; chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper; seeded and
-chopped
1 Garlic clove; minced
2 tb Chili powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Oregano, whole; dried
1 c Beer
1/4 c Corn masa, instant; divided
1/4 ts Red pepper
Onion; chopped, optional
Sour cream; optional
Combine ground beef, sausage, and 2 chopped onions in a large Dutch
oven; cook over medium heat, stirring to crumble meat, until meat is
browned and onion is tender. Add tomato sauce and 1 cup water;
simmer 15 minutes. Add green pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili
powder, salt, oregano, and beer; bring to a boil. Gradually stir a
small amount of hot mixture into 2 tablespoons masa; add to remaining
hot mixture, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30
minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add 1/2 cup water to remaining masa, stirring until smooth.
Add to chili mixture, and stir well. Add an additional 1 cup water
and red pepper; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with additional
chopped onion and sour cream, if desired.