Jim's Chili

from Ruth in California 

http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/2418/chili2.html

2 pounds diced beef 
2 pounds Jimmy Dean Sausage  
cooking oil (1/2 pound suet, fried in skillet till all grease is out) 
1 small jar chili powder 
4 bay leaves 
4 teaspoons oregano 
1/2 teaspoon cayenne 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
4 large cans Italian tomatoes 
2 large cans tomato sauce 
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
1 small can mushrooms 
1 small can olives 
1 jar bacon bits 
2 large onions, chopped 
2 large bell peppers 
3 teaspoons liquid brown sugar 

Add Beef, sausage, onions and bell peppers to pot.
Sauté onions and bells while browning meat.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour or more.
Optional - add drained, canned beans - kidney, black, etc.

Thanks to Ruth in California for this recipe