The secret flavor to this traditional recipe is the bacon. You can also substitute your favorite meat-market sausage for a unique taste.
Chili Con Carne
Ingredients:
4 strips bacon, cut into pieces.
1 (lb) ground beef
1 medium onion
¼ tsp. cumin
1 green pepper, chopped.
2 large cans of Brooks Chili Hot® beans
1 can of stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 package fresh mushrooms
black pepper to taste
Chili powder to taste
Cheddar cheese for garnish
Directions:
1. In the stockpot, cook bacon.
2. Add in cumin and sauté onion.
3. Add and sauté green pepper and mushrooms.
4. After 2-3 minutes, put in ground beef and brown with mixture. Once browned, drain fat.
5. Add in both cans of beans and tomatoes (with juice).
6. Add chili powder to taste and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
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