Instructions: Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper and smoked sausage chunks. Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. In a bowl, blend a little reserved bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with chili and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese.

Serves 12.

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