“and added a cup of strong black coffee to the pot.”
That sounds really weird. Who other than your husband has tasted that chili?
Its a really mild chili...we can’t take a whole lot of spices anymore.
Just brown a pound of lean pork sausage (Jimmy Dean is good).
Add chopped onion and some chopped green pepper (to taste).
When onion is translucent, add:
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can chili beans with sauce
1 cup strong black coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or to taste)
Simmer at least a half hour.
If you want to punch up the heat you can use hot sausage and add extra chili powder. If you like your chili thick you might have to thicken it or cook it down some.
The sausage and coffee add a depth of flavor that we like.