Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 (15.5 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring (or bacon grease to sub)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce or to taste