Team Marler's Quickie Chili
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
6oz - 8oz bacon
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 small can petite-diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste (plus 1 can water)
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 bottle beer
chili powder
salt/pepper
as needed: Fritos, cheese, sour cream, green onions, toppings
Prep
Brown bacon & set aside
Brown chopped bacon, beef & chopped onion in same pan
Drain all of the grease & continue to sauté
Add heaping tablespoon chili powder
Add diced tomatoes, chopped green pepper, rotel & more chili powder
simmer for a few minutes
Add tomato paste & a paste-can of water & a bit more chili powder
Stir & simmer
Add beer, mix well
Cook on low setting (covered) "all day"
Occasionally stir & add chili powder, salt & pepper as needed