Sandw Kick-off Chili

1 lb Ground beef
1 lb Ground pork sausage
1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 lg Bell pepper, cut into 3/4" chunks
1 lb Smoked sausage, cut into 3/4" chunks
1 tb Ground oregano
3 tb Chili powder
1 ts Ground coriander
1 1/2 ts Celery seed
2 cn S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes, undrained
2 cn S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1/3 c Yellow corn meal
12 oz Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, for garnish

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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