West Coast Chili | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup jarred chili sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
• 3 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded, for serving