The Weaver Family

1 pound ground beef
1  pound ground pork
2 cups diced onion (1 medium onion)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1  teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans (with liquid)
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 12-ounce bottled beer preferably a pale ale

Toppings
2 cups shredded Mexican blended cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Rounds of sourdough bread with centers hollowed out

1. Brown ground meats in a large saucepan over medium heat. Drain off fat.
2. Add onion, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne, and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Combine flour with water and add mixture to pan.
4. Add remaining ingredients, bring chili to a simmer, and then let it simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring.
5. Serve 1 1/4 cups of chili in a bowl or in a carved-out round of sourdough bread. Top chili with 1/4 cup of the cheese blend, a tablespoon of sour cream and a tablespoon of chopped green onions on top.

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