New Mexico Chili con Carne

1 pound lean beef, coarsely ground
1 pound pork, coarsely ground
1/4 cup olive or peanut oil
1 onion, chopped coarsely
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, run through a food processor
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cilantro
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper sauce, to taste
1 quart cooked pinto or kidney beans (optional)

Brown meat in hot oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic while cooking. Then add all other ingredients and three or more cups of water. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.

Chili con Carne with Frijoles:
Add the quart of cooked beans.

Chili con Queso:
Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese or canned cheese sauce with jalapeno peppers.