Shelly's Recipe

WHISKEY CHILI

Category: Chili

1 lbs ground beef
1/2 lbs ground pork
1 medium red onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 cans (14.5 oz each) petite diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato paste
4 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp paprika
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
4 slices bacon
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup whiskey
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped

In a large skillet, brown beef, pork, onion and peppers until cooked thoroughly and vegetables are soft. Transfer to large stockpot and add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour; stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, render bacon until crispy; crumble bacon and set aside for garnish.

After one hour, stir cocoa, whiskey, salt and pepper to taste into chili. Cover and simmer for 10 additional minutes. Serves 8

To serve, spoon into bowls and garnish with Cheddar cheese, bacon and cilantro.