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: in a dutch oven or large skillet, fry the beef, onion and garlic; drain off fat if necessary. add mushrooms and salt, and cook for 5 minutes. blend chili powder with 2 tbsp water and add to meat mixture. add ketchup and consomme and heat to a boil. blend corn starch with remaining water and add to meat; simmer 15 minutes. add undrained beans and simmer 10 minutes more.