Spicy Beef Chili

• 4-5 pieces of bacon
• 1 lb lean ground sirloin
• Seasoning mix:
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1 habanero pepper, diced
• 15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed (or black beans, rinsed)
• 2 - 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 12 oz. bottle of dark beer
• Sprinkle of seasoning salt (or Penzeys "4S")
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Black pepper to taste (or McCormick "Hot Shot")
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Optional toppings:
• 1 white onion, chopped
• Pickled jalapeno pepper rings
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Oyster crackers
• Sour cream

1. Brown 4-5 pieces of bacon. Drain fat, chop coarsely, set aside.
2. Brown 1# ground sirloin in stock pot. Drain fat.
3. Add bacon, seasoning mix, bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, habanero pepper, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beer. Mix together.
4. Sprinkle seasoning salt, add cayenne pepper, black pepper, pinch of dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes.
5. Mix and bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat, simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
7. Add desired toppings and serve with cold beer.

bacon, lean ground sirloin, seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, bell pepper, peppers, pepper, kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, red pepper, white onion, jalapeno pepper, cheddar cheese, crackers, sour cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-beef-chili-50004850 (may not work)