Instructions: Cook bacon until crisp in heavy Dutch oven. Remove and drain. Add onion to bacon drippings and saute. Add beef; cook until evenly browned. Stir in tomatoes, beef bouillon, water, salt, pepper, chili powder, beans, and picante sauce. Cover. Simmer 30 minutes or longer. Spoon desired quantity of rice in individual serving bowls. Ladle chowder over rice. Sprinkle with bacon pieces. Excellent served with cornbread.

Note: I prefer to make this recipe in the crock-pot. After browning the beef and onion, put everything in the crock-pot and cook on low all day. What a treat and time saver at the end of a busy day!

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