Steakhouse Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped fine
2 lbs coarsely ground sirloin beef
1 large onion, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chili powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups beef broth
sour cream, for topping
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine

Preparation

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high heat; add the bacon and cook until the fat renders, about 2 minutes.
Add the beef and brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the onions, cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic, a little salt, lots of pepper, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, hot sauce, and beef stock.
Heat to boiling, then lower heat and cook until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes.
Divide chili into individual serving bowls, top with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with parsley.