DOWN & DIRTY CHILI

Down & Dirty Chili image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground sirloin
3 slice thick-cut bacon, diced
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
16 oz bush's best chili beans (one can)
8 oz hunt's tomato sauce (one can)
14 1/2 oz hunt's tomatoes petite diced (one can)
1/4 c chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 c water

Steps:

1. In a large pot, preferably cast iron, cook the diced bacon over medium-high heat, until the fat begins to render.
2. Add the onions, and continue to cook, until the onions soften, about 6 minutes.
3. Add the ground sirloin, and cook until browned.
4. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, and cayenne pepper, and stir until the spices begin to bloom, about 2 minutes.
5. Chef's Note: I really, really, really, like Mexene Chile Powder... It's really got great flavor.
6. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and water. Stir to combine.
7. Allow to simmer, uncovered for about an hour... two if you have the time.
8. Chef's Note: If you want to thicken up the sauce a bit, and add some flavor... Take a tablespoon or two of masa (ground corn) about thirty minutes into the simmer...
9. Serve with sour cream, cheese, and some crackers, or homemade bread.
10. It's down... It's dirty... But it tastes great on a cold Autumn's evening.