Chili

• Servings: 5
• Notes: Ground beef, ground bison, ground pork and ground turkey all work.

Ingredients

• Bacon - 2 slices thick cut, chopped
• Onion - 1 large, fine chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ground beef - 1.5 lbs
• Ground cumin - 1.5 tsps
• Chipotle powder - 3 tsps
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Crushed fire roasted tomatoes - 14.5 oz can
• Tomato sauce - 8 oz can
• Modelo Negra - 1 cup
• Worcestershire - 1 tsp
• Pinto beans - 14.5 oz can, drained and rinsed
• Masa harina - 1/2 cup
• Cheddar cheese, scallions, cilantro, sour cream - For serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook bacon on medium-high heat until brown ~4 min
2. Add onion and cook covered over medium heat until translucent, stirring occasionally ~7 min
3. Uncover pot and add garlic. Cook ~1 min
4. Turn heat to medium high, add the meat and cook until no longer pink ~8 min
5. Mix in spices and cook for ~1 min
6. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and worcestershire. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low
7. Cover partially and simmer for 30 minutes
8. Add beans and cook uncovered for 10 minutes
9. Remove from heat, stir in masa harina and salt to taste
10. Add sour cream, cheese, and scallions when served