Smoky Beef-And-Bacon Chili

Ingredients

• 2 slices thick slab bacon
• 1 large onion
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes or regular crushed tomatoes

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
• sour cream
• scallions
• grated cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy bottomed pot over med. high heat, cook bacon, stirring until it just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, lower heat to med., cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan, stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute.

2. 2

   Increase heat to med.-high and add ground beef; break it up with a wooden spoon and stir gently until it loses its raw color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices and 1 tsp salt and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Add beans and cook 10 minutes uncovered. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve warm with toppings on the side.