Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 lb streaky bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips
• 3/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shrededed (1 cup)
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish