Sally's west coast chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBacon; diced
2poundsBeef stew meat; cut into cub
2mediumsOnions; chopped
4Cloves garlic; minced
1cupBarbecue sauce
1cupChili sauce
½cupHoney
316 oz cans tomatoes; chopped
4Beef bouillon cubes
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonChili powder
1tablespoonUnsweetened baking cocoa
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonDijon mustard
teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper; optional
316 oz cans red kidney beans
Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

"We often have chili cook-offs at our church, so we trade lots of different recipes. I was always mixing and matching ingredients and experimenting, trying to come up with an original recipe that would be a little different. That's how I developed this one, and I never fail to get compliments on it! ~ Sally Grisham In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain.

Drain all but 3 Tbsp. drippings. Brown stew meat in the drippings.

Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft. Return bacon to kettle. Add all the remaining ingredients except kidney beans and cheese. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 3-4 hours. Add beans and heat through. Top each serving with cheese.

Yields: 4 quarts From: "Prize-Winning Beef" Recipe booklet. Posted on Prodigy by Debbie Carlson.