My Famous Chili Con Carne

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Many of my friends say this is their favorite dish of mine. I think the key is the bacon. I like it at the high end of the spices and more salt seems to bring out the flavors. Sometimes i add celery, red or green pepper, corn, or peas; but add another can of tomatoes if you add more of anything. It always comes out different so sometimes i add shredded cheese. Good with corn bread!!

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Steps

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Heat oil on medium high in pot.

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Cook bacon 2 mins , stirring often.

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Add carrots and onion , cook until almost done.

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Add garlic , cook 1 minute.

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Add meat , season with salt , cook until browned.

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Stir in beans , tomatoes , chili powder , bay leaf , cayenne , oregano- bring to boil.

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Turn down to low.

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Cover and simmer at least an hour , stirring occasionally.

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Season to taste.

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Ingredients

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ground buffalo meat, bacon, olive oil, carrots, sweet onion, garlic, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, ground cayenne pepper, oregano, cheese