Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb beef, cubed
  • 1/2 lb pork, cubed
  • 1/2 lb lamb, cubed
  • 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 (48 ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, roasted seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (optional)
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a large pot brown meat in stages, about a 1/4 at a time.
  • Remove meat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
  • Return meat to the pot, add the tomato juice, and 1/2 the spices.
  • Cook about 1 hour and add the tomato sauce and the rest of the spices.
  • Let simmer about 2 hours; add the beans and simmer about 30 more minutes, then enjoy.
  • I like mine served with corn bread and grated cheddar cheese.