Four Bean Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (15 oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp.
Remove bacon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan.
Crumble bacon.
Cook and stir onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon drippings until onion is tender-crisp.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in bacon and remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and flavors are blended.
To serve, top with shredded cheese.