Low Carb Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

1. Cook bacon till half-cooked in large pot. Add ground beef until almost brown. Drain most of the fat.
2. Add oil (if necessary), add onion and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and jalapenos, cook 30-45 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
3. Add salt, red pepper, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon. Stirring until meat is completely browned. Drain any excess liquid.
4. Add tomatoes, can of water, bouillon cube and tomato paste. If adding beans, add them now. Bring to a boil then drop to a simmer.
5. Simmer, covered, as long or as little as you want!