- 4 bacon strips, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 English muffins, split and toasted
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Cook beef, onion and green pepper in drippings until meat is no longer pink. Add beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Spoon into English muffins halves.