Oklahoma Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef/chuck
• 1 c. diced bacon, fried unti crisp
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
• 2 cans dark red kidney beans
• 3 cans pinto beans
• 1 small can green chilies
• 1/2 can beer (any type)
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1 c. tomato catsup
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 5 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno or cayenne pepper (optional)