Ingredients
20ozkidney beans,(1 can), undrained
30ozchili beans,(1 can), undrained
28ozblack beans,(1 can), undrained
31ozblack-eyed peas,(1 can), undrained
28ozdiced tomatoes,(1 can), undrained
2lbslean ground beef
1lbhot Italian sausage
2largegreen bell peppers,chopped
1largered bell pepper,chopped
6smallyellow onions,chopped
1red onion,chopped
6garlic cloves,minced
4ozsliced jalapeno peppers,(1 can), finely chopped
7ozchipotle chiles in adobo sauce,(1 can), finely chopped
6serrano peppers,finely chopped
4orange habanero chili peppers,finely chopped
1banana pepper,seeded and finely chopped
3cherry peppers,finely chopped
1Anaheim pepper,finely chopped
4red Thai chili peppers,finely chopped
4green Thai chili peppers,finely chopped
2tbspchili powder,or to taste
1½tbspcumin,ground
3tbspred pepper flakes
⅓envelopetaco seasoning mix
cayenne pepper,or amount to taste
salt and ground black pepper,to taste
Preparation
Place the kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, and black-eyed peas in a large, heavy pot., and simmer over medium heat.
Place the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until crumbly and evenly browned. Drain, and stir into the bean mixture.
Place the red and green bell peppers, yellow and red onions, and garlic on top of the bean and meat mixture. Cover and steam for at least 10 minutes.
Stir in the jalapeno, chipotle, serrano, habanero, banana, cherry and Anaheim peppers, red and green Thai chilies, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and taco seasoning.
Season to taste with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cover, and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
