Instructions
- Cook Bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add Olive Oil to the pot with the bacon fat.
- Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Chili Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Brown Sugar, Salt, and Pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Crumble the cooked Bacon and add it to the beans during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, topped with Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, and Chopped Cilantro.
