"This Texas-style chili is a classic, made with lots of cubed beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a variety of seasonings and chopped vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 strips bacon, diced
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2 pounds stew beef or boneless lean chuck, cut in cubes
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2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained
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1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, cut up
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped celery
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2 tablespoons minced parsley
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2 medium cloves garlic minced
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon pepper