Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
In a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, render the
Thick-Cut Bacon (3 slices)
over medium heat. Once crisp, remove and set aside.
Step 2
Add the
Onion (1)
and
Green Bell Pepper (1)
and saute in the bacon fat until soft, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the
Garlic (3 cloves)
and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add in the
Chili Powder (2 Tbsp)
,
Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika (1 Tbsp)
,
Dry Mustard (1 tsp)
,
Garlic Salt (1 tsp)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp)
and combine.
Step 5
Crumble the
80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb)
and
Ground Pork (1 lb)
into the pot. Cook until browned, stirring often. This will take about 10 minutes depending on how big your pot is. Drain as much as you can as quickly as possible.
Step 6
Add the
Ale Beer (1 bottle)
to deglaze. - if using a bitter beer use about half a bottle.
Step 7
Add the
Canned Red Kidney Beans (1 can)
,
Canned Black Beans (1 can)
,
Canned Crushed Tomatoes (1 can)
and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low and allow to cook covered for at least 2 hours until thick and rich.
Step 8
Just before serving, crumble in the reserved bacon and add
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 pinch)
.
Step 9
Serve with
Sour Cream (to taste)
and
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (to taste)
. Enjoy!
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