gonzo's big & bold chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded & chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded & chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 3 (15oz.) cans rotel (regular)
• 1 (6oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce
• 8 ozs. - water
• 2 - beef bouillon cubes
• 1 can beer
• 3 tablespoons mexene chili powder
• 1/2 cup dried chives
• 2 tablespoons lea & perrin worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons granulated or powdered garlic
• 2 teaspoons granulated or powdered onion
• 2 teaspoons powdered cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning ( zatarain's or tony cacherie's)
• 1 (15oz.) can red kidney beans
• 1 (15oz.) can black beans
• 1 (15oz.) can ranch style beans
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits (3 strips cooked)
• 1 tablespoon mesa (roasted)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika (spanish style)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 4 - dried bay leaves
• 2 medium jalapenos (cored, seeded & chopped small)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons strong coffee
• - salt & pepper to taste