Chili Ala Ono

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon, sliced thin
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. grated ginger
• 4 lb. ground round
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. sherry
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. chicken base
• 4 cans tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
• 1/2 bottle chili powder (to taste)
• 2 cans kidney beans
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce