Chili Colorado Incredible!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs stewing beef (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 8-10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bit (1/4 cup real bacon bits)
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-2 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup lard or olive oil
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato puree

Directions

1. 1

   Heat large pot over high heat and melt lard/oil. Add Onions and Garlic and sauté till light golden color.

2. 2

   Add beef and all the herbs and spices. Stir the spices so they cover the meat and cook till meat is browned.

3. 3

   Add bacon bits and continue to cook on high for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato puree, bring to a slow boil and then reduce to simmer for 1.5 hours stirring every 15 minutes, until meat is fork tender.

5. 5

   Serve over steamed rice, with grated sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream.