Texican chili

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6slicesBacon; Diced
2poundsBoneless Beef Round; CutInto
1/2-Inch Cubes
30ouncesKidney Beans: Drained, 2 Cn
28ouncesTomatoes; Cut Up, 1 Cn
8ouncesTomato Sauce; 1 Cn
1cupOnion; Finely Chopped
½cupCarrots; Thinly Sliced,Pared
½cupGreen Pepper; Chopped
½cupCelery; Chopped
2tablespoonsFresh Parsley; Minced
2largesCloves Garlic; Minced
1mediumBay Leaf
2tablespoonsChili Powder
½teaspoonGround Cumin
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

Fry the bacon in a 10-inch skillet, over medium heat, for 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove and drain the bacon on paper towels. Brown half of the beef cubes in the pan drippings for 5 minutes. Place in a 3½-quart slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining beef cubes. Stir the bacon and remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Cover and cook, on the low setting, for 10 to 12 hours or until the beef is tender.