AUSTRALIAN DINKUM CHILI

Australian Dinkum Chili image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories Chili

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound(s) bacon
2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 stalk(s) celery, coarsely chopped
1 - bell pepper
2 pound(s) top beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound(s) hamburger
1 pound(s) ground pork
4 tablespoon(s) ground red pepper
3 tablespoon(s) ground chili pepper
2 - garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano, preferably mexican
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
24 ounce(s) beer, preferably australian
14 1/2 ounce(s) canned whole tomatoes
3 teaspoon(s) brown sugar

Steps:

Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the strips on paper toweling and cut into 1/2-inch dice and reserve.
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper and cook until the onions are translucent.
Combine all the beef and pork with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
Add the beer, tomatoes, and reserved bacon to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
Taste, adjust seasonings, and add more beer if desired. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours longer.
Add the brown sugar and simmer for 15 minutes longer.