Lots of snow, not melting, more forecast. CHILI DINNER

Norm's Chili 

1 lb hamburger 

7 oz chorizo, no pork

1 onion, finely chopped 

8 oz tomato sauce 

2 T. sugar

3 Tbs. chili powder  Omit or cut way back. DON”T use cayenne

1 ounce red wine vinegar 

1 C. picante sauce 

1 bay leaf 

1/2 to 1 tsp. salt 

1 T. paprika 

salt to taste

1 can red beans, not drained 

1/2 tsp. pepper 

1/4 tsp. cumin 

1/4 tsp. cayenne 

1 bottle beer 

1-2 ounces cocoa powder 

dash or two Tabasco  

about 1/4C ketchup

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. 

Chili toppings

soda crackers,

corn chips 

thin sliced radishes

thinly sliced green onions 

sour cream 

diced fresh jalapeno