Oklahoma Chili - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Brown ground beef and add onion and pepper.
Cook until onion is clear.
Stir in cumin and paprika.
Cook 5 more minutes.
In large pot, combine rest of ingredients, except brown sugar.
Add beef mixture.
Bring to boil; turn down to simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add brown sugar and simmer 10 more minutes.