Venison Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground venison
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 dried chile peppers, crumbled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• Toppings: sour cream, sliced green onions, shredded Monterey Jack
• cheese, sliced ripe olives