Bats, Twigs and Things Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound uncooked chorizo or spicy bulk pork sausage
• 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 banana pepper, cut into 1/8-inch rings
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups spicy hot V8 juice
• 1 jar (16 ounces) mild chunky salsa
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• GARNISHES:
• 2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 12 lime slices
• 1 cup cubed queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese
• Crispy chow mein noodles

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