Smoky Beef-and-Bacon Chili Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)*
• 1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• About 1 tsp. salt
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or regular crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 cup flavorful, medium-bodied beer, such as Anchor Steam
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained
• Sour cream, sliced green onions, and/or coarsely shredded cheddar cheese for topping