Mediterranean chili

2      pounds        ground round
   1      pound         Italian sausage -- ground
   2      cups          shallot -- minced
   2      tablespoons   garlic -- minced
   4      cups          low sodium beef broth
   1      teaspoon      saffron threads
   3      tablespoons   olive oil
  12      ounces        diced green chiles
   1      teaspoon      oregano
   1      teaspoon      cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      cayenne
   2      tablespoons   hot chile powder
   6      ounces        tomato paste
  32      ounces        canned kidney beans -- drained
   4      cups          onion -- minced

COMBINE BEEF, SAUSAGE, AND garlic IN A LARGE stockPOT 
SAUTE FOR 10-15 MINUTES, UNTIL BROWNED 
ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS, EXCEPT BEANS 
SIMMER FOR 60 MINUTES 
ADD KIDNEY BEANS AND SIMMER FOR ANOTHER 30-60 MINUTES 
SERVE HOT, GARNISHED AS DESIRED