Here’s this year’s Super Bowl chili recipe.  We’ll see how it goes, what needs adjustment, etc., and will make any changes in the next blog entry.  I am cooking this in a slow cooker.

2 medium onions
3 cloves garlic
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb lean ground pork
3 pieces thick-slab bacon, cooked chopped, plus 2 tbsp bacon fat
1 28 oz. can whole tomatos
1/2 can tomato paste
1 can red kidney beans
1 can beef broth
2 large carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp rosemary
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 

Saute the onions and garlic until golden.  Add the beef and pork and brown.

Add everything else.

Slow-cook on high for 2 hours, then turn to low for four hours.

Makes 10-12 servings.