Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Mild italian sausage*
   1       lb           Ground chuck
   1                    Large yellow onion -- diced
   2                    Large garlic cloves -- minced
   1 1/2   tb           Chili powder
   6       oz           Can tomato paste
   1 1/2   c            Water
   1       tb           Instant coffee
   1       tb           Sugar
   1       tb           Paprika
   1       tb           Oregano
   1       t            Salt
   1       t            Pepper
   1       t            Cumin
   1       c            Dark red kidney beans -- drain
   1       c            Refried beans

Preparation:

Brown sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot. Add remaining ingredients except beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 hours. After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir. Top with grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.