Spicy Cowboy Chili

Hearty, spicy & savory...a dish sure to please your cowboys! I recently won first place at a chili cook off with this recipe. Top with shredded cheddar and some Fritos. Costs about $2 a serving.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  slices smoked bacon, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground sirloin
• 29  ounces pinto beans
• 15  ounces tomato sauce
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 10  ounces beef broth
• 6  ounces dark beer
• 2  cups  strong coffee
• 1  white onion, chopped
• 4  serrano chilies, chopped
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 3  tablespoons garlic, minced

Directions

1. Fry bacon until crispy.
2. Add onions, garlic and meat to the pot - brown beef.
3. Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, paste and broth to pot.
4. Add spices, chilies, and beans to the pot.
5. Lower heat to a simmer.
6. Simmer for 1 hour.
7. Tastes best refrigerated overnight.
8. Serve piping hot, topped with shredded cheese and Fritos or a dollop of sour cream.