Jeans Chili

1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 lb. chopped round steak
1/4 cup chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 - 16 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
2-15 oz cans pinto beans with juice
1 1/2 whole large dried red chilis, seed removed
2 gloves garlic
3/4 Tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

Serve with dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, Fritos corn chips, Tortilla chips or crackers and any assortment that appeals to you. But don't forget to add these extras to your calorie tracker!

Divid bacon between 2 large heavy skillets. Fry over med. heat until crisp. Remove bacon, place on papper towels to drain. Do NOT clean skillets! Brown beef with chili powder & salt in one skillet over med high heat. Saute onions in the other skillet until translucent.
In a stock pot pan, bring tomatoes to a boil with baking soda. Add bean with liquid, red chilis, garlic, cumin and worcestershire sauce. Stir in bacon, beef and onion. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Cool completely and refrigerate over night or for at least 8 hours.
Simmer chili over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, 7 hours longer. Remove dried chilis and garlic and discard.

Serving Size: 10 servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DBBDANFORD.