Bill's Chili

      1 lb Mild italian sausage
      1 lb Ground chuck 
      1    Large yellow onion; diced 
      2    Large garlic cloves; minced 
      1 1/2 tb Chili powder 
      6 oz Can tomato paste 
      1 1/2 c  Water 
      1 tb Instant coffee 
      1 tb Sugar 
      1 tb Paprika 
      1 tb Oregano 
      1 ts Salt 
      1 ts Pepper 
      1 ts Cumin 
      1 c  Dark red kidney beans; drain 
      1 c  Refried beans 


  Brown sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot. Add remaining 
  ingredients except beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 
  hours. After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir. Top with 
  grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.