Smokey Apple Bacon Chili

• 1 lb hickory smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 large sweet onions, Diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, De-seeded, De-veined, Diced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 15 ounces tomato paste (1 1/2 small cans)
• 3 medium cortland apples

1. In a large saucepan, fry Bacon until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Sautee onions and peppers in bacon grease. About 3-5 Minutes.
3. Add beef and cook until brown.
4. Add cider and one tablespoon liquid smoke. Bring to a boil.
5. Add cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne, garlic and chili powder and mix.
6. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about two and a half hours or until thickened.
7. Remove the core from the apples and cut into a medium to large dice.
8. Add bacon, apples, and the half teaspoon of Liquid Smoke and mix.
9. Serve Hot topped with Shredded Cheese.

hickory smoked bacon, sweet onions, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, apple cider, liquid smoke, liquid smoke, cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic, red kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato, cortland apples

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smokey-apple-bacon-chili-315014 (may not work)