King Ranch Casserole

Ranch House Chili Casserole

Ranch House Chili Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 pounds boneless beef, cubed
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 (20 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

Method

1. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp
2. Remove bacon, drain and crumble
3. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat
4. Brown meat in the fat and put into a 3-quart casserole
5. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes
6. Add onions, garlic and 1 cup water
7. Then add tomato sauce and stir in chili powder mixed with the sugar
8. Cover and bake at 300 degrees F for 45 minutes
9. Add remaining ingredients, mix well and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes
10. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon