CHA! Cheerwine Chili Recipe: Collaboration with Texas Pete

Ingredients

• 4 strips thick-cut smoked bacon
• 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
• ½ tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• ½ 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
• ¼ cup CHA! by Texas Pete® Sriracha Sauce
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can kidney beans
• 1 15-oz can black beans
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for serving)
• Sour cream (for serving)
• 1 bunch chives (or green onion), finely chopped (for serving)
• Corn chips (for serving)