Crowd Pleasing Chili

 This recipe was brought down by Jana. She said that when her rather large family gets together and are hungry for chili..this is her go to recipe. She said this came from an older small cookbook, and this is the way she had it copied down. I haven't tested this recipe myself..it serves 10 to 12 people..and even if I cut it down, it's still quite a bit of chili. Jana says that at times, she makes this recipe and freezes it in different batches..just so she always has some on hand. Here then is the recipe...Thanks Jana.
1/4 cup oil
2 large onions..chopped
2 cloves garlic,minced
3 to 4 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut in small cubes
2 pounds pork sausage
Two (1 pound.12ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped. Save the liquid from tomatoes
Two (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 Tablespoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
One (16 ounce) can baked beans
One (15 ounce) can pinto beans..drain them
Two (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drain them

In a large dutch oven..heat the oil. Saute' the onion and garlic till soft,but not browned. Add the beef and the sausage. Cook until brown and then drain off the fat. Add the liquid from tomatoes..and heat to simmering. Then add: chopped tomatoes,tomato paste,chili powder, cumin,oregano, cloves, saly, sugar and cocoa powder. Partially cover the pan and simmerfor 1 hour, stirring often until the meat is tender. If the mixture is slightly dry...add 2 to 3 Tablespoons water as it cooks. Add beans and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes more. This recipe shold be enough for 10 to 12 people... Make sure it's served hot and bubbly..with all sorts of condiments.....onions, cheese, corn chips, pico relish , corn bread...........