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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a very large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess liquids and grease, return to pot.
Add all remaining ingredients except garnishes.
Simmer over very low heat for 1-5 hours, or until chili is thick and becomes a rich burgundy color.
Serve with cheddar cheese, Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers and sour cream.
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Notes
Control the heat by adding more jalapeño or substituting a habanero pepper. Tone it down by omitting the pepper.