Mama's Chili

1 LB of Ground Beef (I sometimes use ground turkey)
1 LB of Ground Pork (for more spice Pork Sausage)
1 LB of Bacon (optional)
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 Cans of Red Kidney Beans
2 Cans of Pork and Beans
3 to 4 Cans of Crushed Tomatoes (depending on taste)
3 TBSN of Sugar
3 TBSN of Red whine vinegar
1 to 2 TBSN of crushed red pepper (depending on taste)
2 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp of cumin
½ tsp of salt


Brown meat with onion and garlic. While browning, put into big pot kidney beans, pork and beans, tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and spices. When meat is done add to pot. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low for 1 hour. Serve with Tortilla chips (highly recommended), sour cream, cheese, ect. You can make this Vegetarian and not add the meat, but you will need to sauté the onions and garlic first. Enjoy!!