Chili Con Carne Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
• 3-4 Tbsp water
• 4 strips bacon
• One 2 1/2 pound chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Salt
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeño chili peppers, stems removed, seeded, ribs removed, minced
• 1 14-oz can whole tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 14-oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in a couple tablespoons of water
• Grated cheddar cheese and chopped red onion for garnish
• red onion