Bacon Chili

Name: Bacon Chili
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 lb bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup apple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions

1

In large pan, fry bacon until crisp. Reserve about 3 T bacon grease, and then discard the remaining grease.
2

Remove bacon from pan and chop into small pieces.
3

Add reserved bacon grease back into the pan.
4

Over medium heat, cook onions and celery until tender.
5

Add minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
6

Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
7

Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
8

Add chopped bacon and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until bacon is heated.