Brown Italian sausage, ground meat, onion, and garlic in a pot.
Add remaining ingredients except for beans.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
After cooking time is up, add the beans and stir.
Top with grated Monterey Jack cheese and finely chopped scallions.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:Pair this hearty firehouse chili with a bold red wine such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Zinfandel to complement its robust flavors and spices.