Recipe#5472

Title: Chili 27

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2 lbs lean ground beef 
 1.5 lbs german link sausage 
 4 dried chili anchos 
 16 oz canned green chilies (4 4-oz cans) 
 4 large tomatoes 
 1 large white onion 
 3 cloves garlic 
 2 tsp ground comino (cumin seed) 
 2 tsp paprika 
 1 tsp Mexican oregano 
 Cut the stems from the anchos and remove seeds. Cover with boiling
 water and let sit for an hour. Blend in blender until smooth.
 Dice the sausage, onions and garlic, then saute over medium heat
 until onions are soft.
 Drain off the sausage grease and add the ground beef to the pot to
 brown. Dice the green chilies and tomatoes. Add the vegetables and
 spices to the pot. Add half the ancho sauce and water or beer to
 barely cover.  Add more ancho sauce over time to suit your taste.
 Simmer.