Mike's Chili

2 to 2-1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 lb. milk pork sausage
1 46 oz. can tomato juice
1 12 oz. can tomato paste
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 30 oz. cans dark red kidney beans (drained)
1 large mango (green pepper)
4 large tomatoes
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes - run through blender

Place in a large cast iron skillet, 1 cup water & 1 lb. of sausage - cook until done - drain. Set aside.

Place n a large pot, everything except sausage & ground chuck - bring to a boil - back down to simmer.

Place in large cast iron skillet, 1 cup water & ground chuck - cook until done - drain. Set aside.

Simmer all except meat for 1/2 hour - add sausage & ground chuck - simmer for 20-24 hours.

Serve hot with crackers.