Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, strips diced
• 2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• stewed tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained. (I prefer chili beans myself)
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper