Award Winning Chili

This delicious chili took 2nd place at our local chili cook-off! Bet you can’t eat just one bowl. If it is too thick, add water 1/4 cup at a time until you reach desired consistency. Even better tasting the second day!

Step: 1

In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, wine, pepper flakes, bell peppers and steak sauce.

Step: 2

While tomato mixture is simmering, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Cook beef in bacon drippings until brown; drain. Stir chili seasoning into ground beef.

Step: 3

Stir seasoned beef, cumin and bacon into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

Step: 4

Stir in beans, cilantro and parsley. Heat through and serve.

Per Serving: 373 calories; protein 21.7g; carbohydrates 22.5g; fat 22.1g; cholesterol 64.2mg; sodium 1168.9mg.

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