24 Birthday Chili

 Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 3 large jalapeno peppers (red and/or green)
  • 2-3 lb. ground beef
  • 2 large cans tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 can drained kidney beans
  • 1 can drained black beans
  • 2 cups corn kernals
  • 3 large cloves garlic (minced, chopped, or crushed)
  • 3 Tbsp. onion power
  • 3 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1-2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1-2 Tbsp. oregano
  • 1 Tsp. salt
  • 2 Tsp. black pepper
  • 2 strips bacon (pre-cooked)
  • 2 Tbsp. fine cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 6 oz. whiskey
Directions:
  • combine spices and herbs in container, and set aside
  • rinse beans and combine in large bowl with chopped onion, corn, and pepper
  • add tomato cans and vinegar in crock pot, cover, and keep on low
  • cook bacon in pan, pat dry of grease, chop into bite-size peices and add to crock pot
  • brown meat in pan with spices, add to crock pot
  • sautee veggies and beans in pan with chopped garlic, add to crock pot
  • cook on high for 15 minutes, reduce to low for 40 min
  • add whiskey and stir, let simmer on low for 15 minutes
  • enjoy in bread bowl with shredded cheese, sour cream, and a good beer