Whiskey Chili

By contessawannabe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 ssmall red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 8 oz can tomato paste
• 4 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 1 tsp cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown beef, portk, onion and peppers until cooked throughly and vegetables are soft. Transfer to a large stockpot and add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili poweder, cumin, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, render bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside for garnish

After 1 hour, stir cocoa, whiskey, salt and pepper into chili. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Serve with cheese, bacon and cilantro as garnish.