The best new Chili Recipe on the block: Cheerwine Chili

Ingredients

• 4 strips thick-cut smoked bacon
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound lean ground chuck (80/20)
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 12-oz bottle or can of Cheerwine
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can kidney beans
• 1 15-oz can black beans
• Kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for serving)
• Sour cream (for serving)
• 1 bunch chives (or green onion), finely chopped (for serving)
• Corn chips (for serving)