Directions-
In a large frying pan, sautee the bacon until the fat is rendered. Add garlic and onion and cook until the onion softens. Add the beef and cook until the hamburger is browned, stirring frequently so it doesn't clump.
Add salt, chili powder, and cumin seed, then tomato paste and enough water to give the chili a loose but not soupy consistency. Cook 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and simmer until the beans are warmed through.
In each of four wide, shallow bowls, arrange a broad bed of Fritos chips. Ladle one-quarter of the hot chili onto each bed, then sprinkle the cheese onto the chili. Garnish with chopped onions and jalapeno peppers if desired.
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