1. Brown sausages in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in 8 quart dutch oven.
3. Add chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic to ground beef and saute.
4. Add all cans of tomatoes broth and beans.
5. Add spices and wine to taste.
6. Simmer for 3 hours. Add salt.
7. Add jalapeno pepper, if desired.