1 pound Mild Italian sausage*
1 pound Ground chuck
1 each Large yellow onion — diced
2 each Large garlic cloves — minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Chili powder
6 ounces Can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups Water
1 tablespoon Instant coffee
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 cup Dark red kidney beans — drain
1 cup Refried beans
Brown sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot. Add remaining ingredients except beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 1/4 hours. After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir. Top with grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.