Chili for supper tonight

Norm's Chili 

1 lb hamburger 

1 lb. ground pork 

1 onion, finely chopped 

8 oz tomato sauce 

1 Tbs. sugar 

2 Tbs. chili powder 

1 ounce red wine vinegar 

1 1/4 C. picante sauce 

1 bay leaf 

1/2 to 1 tsp. salt 

1 T. paprika 

1 can red beans, not drained 

1/2 tsp. pepper 

1/4 tsp. cumin 

1/4 tsp. cayenne 

1 bottle beer 

1-2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 

dash or two Tabasco 

Saute meat, when almost done, add onions and garlic. When onions are tender, add rest or ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove lid and let cook down if necessary. Refrigerate overnight and remove fat and reheat. 

Note: if desired.... 

If cooked without beans, serve them and grated raw onion on the side as a garnish. 

Toppings

thinly sliced green onions

sliced  jalapeño

green olives, halved

sour cream 

grated monterey jack

pinto beans

saltines