Full Flavor Amazing Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs ground chuck
5 slices bacon, crumbled once cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, small dice
1 yellow bell pepper, small dice
1 red bell pepper, small dice
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
5 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
2 (28 ounce) bottles beer, Amber Bock
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 lime, juice of
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, for garnish
1 cup green onion, chopped, for garnish
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Brown ground beef in a large saute pan, until cooked through. Drain well and set aside.
Wipe pan dry and brown bacon. Remove bacon, set aside, and drain out all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Saute onions, peppers and garlic until soft (about 10 min).
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, peppers, garlic, meat and spices. Stir to combine, cook for about 3 minutes.
Add bay leaf, tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, beer, lime juice, and brown sugar, and crumbled bacon. Allow to cook until foam subsides, while stirring.
Cover pot and lower heat to a simmer. Simmer covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
Drain and rinse beans. Add beans and 1 cup cilantro to pot. Check and adjust seasoning, if needed, with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 45 minutes to an hour, until thickened.
**If not thickened enough, a mixture of cornstarch and water can be added, increasing heat and stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove bay leaf, and serve with desired garnishes.