4 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds ground chuck

2 pounds stew beef, chopped in 1/2 to 3/4″ pieces

2 pounds ground pork

2 pounds ground turkey

3 large onions, chopped

2 large green peppers, chopped

2 dried hot peppers, chopped

4 tbsp ground cumin

4 tbsp chili powder

2 large cans crushed tomatoes

2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat and set aside. Brown onion, garlic and peppers, then return the meat, add remaining ingredients and cook approximately 3 hours. 2 medium cans pinto beans can be added, if desired.

Recipe by Leslie G. Sharpe, Jr.

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