4 slices bacon, diced
1 med. onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 cans (16 oz.) red kidney beans
1 can (3 1/2 oz.) tomato paste
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
5 hot dogs sliced

Fry bacon until crisp, remove to paper towel. Cook onion and green pepper in remaining fat until soft. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Makes 1 1/2 quarts chili mixture.