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