Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: fry bacon until crisp. remove bacon and drain on paper towel. brown half the beef cubes in pan with bacon drippings five minutes. place in slow cooker. repeat with remaining meat. stir bacon and remaining ingredients into 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. cover and cook on low setting about 10 hours or until beef is tender. stir occasionally. if you don't have a slow cooker place in large pot, cover, place on stove under low heat and follow directions above.

Target recipe: combine the ground beef and onions in a kettle until meat is brown. drain fat. then add the remaining ingredients, except for the flour and 1/2 cup of water. stir to blend. cover and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. when done, mix the 3 tbsp of flour with the 1/2 cup of cold water into the chili, mixing well until desired thickness. remove bay leaf and enjoy.