Super Chili

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. mild, unseasoned chili powder
• 3 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 3 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
• 4 c. tomato juice
• 3 c. beef stock or canned beef broth
• 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener)
• 2 cans (16 oz. each) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed