Smoky Beef-and-Bacon Chili

Bacon, sauteed tomatoes, and spicy smoked paprika add a deep, complex flavor to this easy-to-prepare chili recipe. The dish turns out delicious immediately after cooking, and the next day - even tastier. Serve with warm cornbread for fullness.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4-7 minutes. Remove the lid from the pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef; mash it with a wooden spoon and stir gently until it loses its raw color, 7 minutes. Add the spices and 1 tsp salt and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover, and cook for 30 minutes.Add the beans and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered. Add salt to taste. Serve warm, sprinkled with a side dish.* Buy at well-stocked grocery stores and from local retailers. spanishtable.com .Note: A nutritional analysis is provided for each serving.