Macdaddy’s Chili (re-named B.D.'s Chili)

5 cans Ranch style Original Texas beans
1 can(1 lb. 12 oz) Del Monte diced tomatoes with garlic & onions
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground sirloin
1 lb. ground country sausage (optional) You can substitute a small chuck roast-remove fat-cut into 1 in. cubes. (This is what I do now)
1 ½ lb. ground rib eye
1 or 2 cans Rotel chili fixins
1 pkg. McCormick Chili seasoning (hot or mild)
¼ tsp. Chipotle Chile pepper powder
¼ tbs. Mexican-Style chili powder
1 can of Modelo Beer (this is a Mexican beer)
I have used Bud or other beers but the taste is not the same as the Modelo.
¼ cup chopped onions
(Also optional – you can add a little Cumin and brown sugar)

In a large pot, put beans, tomatoes, Rotel, and ½ can beer. Heat slowly. Meantime, brown sausage first. Drain, add to pot. (If not using sausage then just do the chuck the same way.)

Brown ground beef (do not drain), add chili seasoning, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 min. Add to pot. Brown sirloin & rib eye, add Chipotle pepper powder and Mexican powder and onions, and the other half of the beer. Stir well and reduce heat and simmer for 20 min. Add to pot, mixing well. Cook for 3 hrs on low heat, covered. Stir occasionally.