Wu-Tang Chili (Craig’s Homemade Chili)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground Beef
• 1 lb bacon
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 diced jalapeno
• 1 16 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers
• 1 12 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers
• 1 12 oz jar of mild banana peppers, diced
• 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes, 1 drained, 1 not
• 5 tbsp chili powder
• 4 tsp cumin
• 3 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 heaping tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp oregano
• 4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 or 4 cups of water

Pepper Puree Instructions

1. Combine both jars of roasted red bell peppers (liquid and all) (could try using pablano peppers instead), 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp of pepper, in a food processor.
2. Puree until smooth

Chili Instructions

1. Brown ground beef, drain.
2. Cook bacon. Crumble/Break into small chunks/pieces.
3. Put all ingredients, except water, in a large pot (including pepper puree).
4. Cook until desired thickness (adding water as needed).