Nan's Chili

This was my first attempt at chili and I think it came out pretty Damn Good!! (second by Keith)

Anybody who knows my story about beans knows why I haven't ever attempted to make chili before.  Also, I am a big wimp when it comes to spicy foods sooo Chili had a double negative on my palate. 

This is still a work in progress but it's a mild cowboy style chili that I think you will enjoy if you like a beef stew.  Best of all, it very close to Paleo!!!  You can choose how Paleo you want to make it...

5 Bacon Strips
1 LB Beef Stewing Meat, cubed
16 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
2  8-oz cans Tomato sauce
1  6-oz  can Tomato Paste (I had on hand a paste with Tomato Pesto inside)

16 oz can Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup of Sliced Carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Celery
1 Medium Onion
1/8 cup of Parsley
1/2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
1/8 tsp pepper  (I put in a tad more for good luck)
1 Tbsp A-1 Sauce (I prefer A-1 Thick and Hearty but it is hard to find)

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.
Brown beef in bacon drippings in skillet.
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until meat is tender.
Stir occasionally.