Jerky Chili

Jerky Chili

1/2 cup chopped slab bacon 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 or 5 chili peppers, chopped 5 cups chopped peeled tomatoes (8) 1 3/4 cup beef broth 2 T. chili powder 2 T. light brown sugar 1 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. black pepper 2 to 3 cups chopped beef jerky 2 or 3 cups cooked pinto or kidney beans, optional

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until ft is rendered but not crisp. Add onion and garlic, cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili peppers, tomatoes and beef broth. Cook until tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Combine chili powder, brown sugar, cumin and pepper; add with beef jerky to Dutch oven. Cook at a slow boil, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Add beans, if desired. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Source: Marlboro Country Cookbook

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