How To make Pete& Shannon's Damn Good Chili

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound hot breakfast sausage -- without skin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3 medium onions

chopped
1 green bell pepper :

chopped
2 green jalape?o chili peppers

chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon cumin
5 tablespoons chili powder
4 1/2 ounces (1/4 bottle) barbecue sauce
6 1/2 ounces (1 can) tomato paste
12 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce
12 ounces (1 can) beer
1 quart water
32 ounces (2 cans) red kidney beans,
I prefer chili style Dash cornstarch :

to thicken
Brown meats, drain all fat, saut