L. B. J. Chili Dip

• 6 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled, see note
• 1 cup flour
• 4 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme
• 6 large onions, minced
• 8 ounces chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 6 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, cut in chunks
• taco chips or tortilla chips

1. Note reserve Bacon drippings.
2. Combine beef and bacon and brown.
3. Blend the flour in one fourth of the bacon drippings, stirring until smooth. Slowly add the consumme, stirring until thickened. Add thickened mixture to beef and blend well.
4. Add onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir well.
5. Simmer covered, 1 1/2 hours or until dip consistency. Add cheese until well blended. Refrigerate for several house before serving.
6. Serve with taco or tortilla chips.

lean ground beef, bacon, flour, beef consomme, onions, chili powder, cumin powder, oregano, salt, cheddar cheese, taco chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/l-b-j-chili-dip-142719 (may not work)