Firehouse Chili Recipe

• 5 x Bacon, strips
• 2 lb Lean beef, cubed (sirloin or possibly round steak)
• 1 c. Onion, diced
• 1/2 c. Green pepper
• 3 x Garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. Chili pwdr
• 1 tsp Grnd cumin
• 1/2 tsp Grnd oregano
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 quart Beef broth
• 1 can Green chilies, 4-oz
• 1 can Whole tomatoes, crush
• 2 sm Pickled warm peppers, minced
• 2 c. Mashed pinto beans or possibly refried beans
• 2 can Kidney beans
• 1/2 c. Cornmeal
• 1/2 c. Water

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