Johnny Jalapeno's Thieving Bandit Chili

Ingredients

• 6 ounces bacon, cut up in small pieces (use scissors works great)
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 0 bush's chili bean, undrained (or kidney beans)

• 1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes

• 1/2 (7 1/2 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped fine (optional, USE ONLY FOR SUPER FIERY CHILI)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked is best)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (your favorite)

Toppings

• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• tortilla chips
• cornbread

Directions

1. 1

   Over medium heat, brown bacon in a large dutch oven until crisp. Add beef, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients and stir. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate overnight. Cover with lid and place burner on lowest setting. let simmer for 2-4 hrs more.