What goes better with a cold, rainy night than a good ole bowl of warm chili??

I can’t think of much else…..

It’s also perfect for winding down the weekend on Sunday night.

So, if you happen to have a cold, rainy, Sunday night – you will have pure perfection with this recipe!

Sunday Night Chili

• 12 ounces packaged bacon
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1, 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1, 8 oz can tomato paste
• 1, 15 oz can light red kidney bean, plus one can of water
• 1, 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed, plus one can of water
• 1.5 Tbsp Chili powder
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.5 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
• Shredded cheese, green onion, Fritos and sour cream for toppings

Cook bacon until crisp, remove, crumble once cooled.

In bacon grease cook onion and red pepper for 2 mins then add in ground beef, cook until browned, drain excess grease.

Add crumbled bacon and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 1-1.5 hours. Salt/pepper to taste and serve with toppings of your choice.

-abp