Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon, cut up in small chunks
  • 4 lbs ground beef
  • 4 (1 lb) cans kidney beans
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces chili powder
  • 2 ounces cayenne pepper (dry powder)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 2 fresh tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika

Method

  • Brown bacon and add to crockpot.
  • Brown ground beef in bacon drippings.
  • Add beef, beans, crushed tomatoes,tomatos paste, onions, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and beef broth in the crockpot.
  • Puree jalapeno, garlic and tomatoes in food processor, then add to crockpot.
  • Stir all ingredients, then cook 10-12 hrs on low, or 5-6 hrs on high.