Spicy Cowboy Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices smoked bacon, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
• 29 ounces pinto beans
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 10 ounces beef broth
• 6 ounces dark beer
• 2 cups strong coffee
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 serrano chilies, chopped
• 3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons garlic, minced

Recipe

• 1 fry bacon until crispy.
• 2 add onions, garlic and meat to the pot - brown beef.
• 3 add tomatoes, beer, coffee, paste and broth to pot.
• 4 add spices, chilies, and beans to the pot.
• 5 lower heat to a simmer.
• 6 simmer for 1 hour.
• 7 tastes best refrigerated overnight.
• 8 serve piping hot, topped with shredded cheese and fritos or a dollop of sour cream.