From the Kitchen of:  Bonnie

Source:  Home-Style Cooking

For a thick full-flavored chili, let it sit in the refrigerator for a day or two before serving.

 

1	pound	ground beef
1/2	pound	bulk Italian sausage
1	medium	onion, chopped
1/2	cup	chopped green pepper
1	can or jar (26 1/2 to 30 oz.)	spaghetti sauce
1	can (15 1/2 oz)	kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1	can (14 1/2 oz)	diced tomatoes, undrained
1	jar (4 1/2 oz)	sliced mushrooms, drained
1	cup	water
1/3	cup	halved sliced pepperoni
5	tsp.	chili powder
1/2	tsp.	salt
	pinch	pepper

In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef, sausage, onion and green pepper; drain.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Yield:  6 - 8 servings (2 1/4 quarts)