Oklahoma Chili

• 2 lb. ground beef/chuck
• 1 c. diced bacon, fried unti crisp
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
• 2 cans dark red kidney beans
• 3 cans pinto beans
• 1 small can green chilies
• 1/2 can beer (any type)
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1 c. tomato catsup
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 5 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno or cayenne pepper (optional)

1. Brown ground beef and add onion and pepper.
2. Cook until onion is clear.
3. Stir in cumin and paprika.
4. Cook 5 more minutes.
5. In large pot, combine rest of ingredients, except brown sugar.
6. Add beef mixture.
7. Bring to boil; turn down to simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
8. Add brown sugar and simmer 10 more minutes.

ground beef, bacon, onion, bell pepper, dark red kidney beans, pinto beans, green chilies, cumin, paprika, tomatoes, tomato catsup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=654132 (may not work)