Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
pounds
ground beef





1
pound
ground pork





1
pound
hot italian sausages

sliced 1/2 inch thick



4
tablespoons
onion

diced, dried



1
tablespoon
garlic

granulated



3
tablespoons
olive oil





3
teaspoons
tabasco sauce





1
teaspoon
garlic powder





1
teaspoon
onion powder





1
tablespoon
cumin





3
tablespoons
chili powder





2
cans
tomatoes, canned





1
tablespoon
brown sugar





1
teaspoon
salt





2
teaspoons
worcestershire sauce





1
tablespoon
paprika





46
ounces
v8 juice





1
can
beer

mexican



1/4
cup
cornmeal

to thicken

 Brown meat, onions, garlic in olive oil, drain.

Return to pot and add all other ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours.

Mix the cornmeal and beef stock and add to pot.

Cook this the day before it is served.

CROCK POT: Place all ingredients in crock pot. Add meat and cook on high 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

After 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low mix the cornmeal, if needed with the beef stock and add to pot.