Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, undrained
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• cornbread crouton

Instructions

1. In a large pot, saute bacon over medium heat until starting to brown.

2. Add ground beef and saute, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

3. Add garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; saute until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes.

4. Add potatoes, beans, both cans of tomatoes and stock; bring to a boil.

5. Decrease heat and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.

6. Add corn and simmer for 10 minutes.

7. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons.