Penn State Lucky Chili

 Penn State "Lucky" Chili from Susan Hansen

2 cans Brooks chili hot beans
2 cans Brooks just for chili diced tomatoes
2 lb ground beef
1 lb thick sliced smoked bacon, cut in 1-inch strips
2 large onions, roughly chopped
3 large green peppers, roughly chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 6 oz can tomato paste
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 Cup apple cider
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tbsp red pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste

Saute green peppers, onion, and bacon with vegetable oil in a large stew pot on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add ground beef. While cooking, break beef up into small pieces. Drain excess fat as needed. Add spices. Add all remaining ingredients when beef is thoroughly cooked. Simmer until thick, minimum 20 minutes.