6 slices bacon
1 c. sliced onion (1 lg.)
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck or round
2 cans (1 lb. 13 oz. each) tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 can (12 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (about 1 lb.) red kidney beans, drained
2 c. cubed, pared potatoes

Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels; crumble; reserve.

Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in bacon drippings until tender. Add ground beef; cook until well browned, breaking up with fork as it cooks. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and chili powder; cover; simmer 30 minutes. Add vegetables; simmer 15 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Makes 8 servings.