In a soup pot, combine the sausage, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes, or until no pink remains in the meat, stirring frequently. Add the vinegar, tomatoes, beans, and seasoning mix to the meat mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes; serve.

or chopped onions and peppers, sour cream, tortilla chips or bread.