Kick-Off Chili

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

1 pound ground beef 
1 pound ground pork sausage 
1 large onion, coarsely chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 large bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 
1 tablespoon ground oregano 
3 tablespoons chili powder 
1 teaspoon ground coriander 
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed 
2 cans (28-ounce each) S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes, undrained 
2 cans (27 ounce each) S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained (reserve Liquid) 
1/3 cup yellow corn meal 
12 ounces shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, for garnish 

Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a 
large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. 
Add bell pepper and smoked sausage chunks. 

Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and drain fat. 

Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. 
In a bowl, blend a little reserved bean liquid with corn meal to consistency 
of pancake batter. Mix with chili and simmer 20-15 minutes, stirring 
occasionally. 

Spoon into serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12.