Servings: 6 to 8

1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground beef
1 pound sausage, hot, no nitrites or MSG 1 pound sausage, hot, no nitrites or MSG
1 large onion, chopped 1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic 4 cloves garlic
¼ cup chili powder ¼ cup chili powder
1tablespoon cumin 1tablespoon cumin
8 ounce can tomato sauce 8 ounce can tomato sauce
6 ounce can tomato paste 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 cups water 2 cups water
2 TEAspoons coconut sugar 2 TEAspoons coconut sugar
OR 2 teaspoons brown sugar OR 2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons salt
Cayenne to taste Cayenne to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste Red pepper flakes to taste

Brown beef over high heat until meat starts to release its juices.
Add sausage and cook until meat is not noticeably pink.
Add onions to pot and cook until soft.
Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until fragrant.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer for two hours, covered. Or use pressure cooker for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.