Spicy Beer Chili
["2 strips bacon", "2 lb. beef chuck, diced", "1 (12 oz.) can beer", "1 (16 oz.) can chunky tomato sauce", "2 Tbsp. chili powder", "1 Tbsp. oregano leaves, crushed", "2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "1/4 tsp. ground cumin", "1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper", "2 medium cloves garlic, minced", "1 tsp. salt (optional)"]
["Cook bacon until crisp in Dutch oven; remove and crumble. Brown beef in drippings.", "Pour off fat.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Cover; cook over low heat for 45 minutes.", "Add crumbled bacon; simmer for 15 minutes more.", "Serve with shredded cheese, if desired."]
["bacon", "beef chuck", "beer", "tomato sauce", "chili powder", "oregano", "Worcestershire sauce", "ground cumin", "cayenne pepper", "garlic", "salt"]