Slow-Cooker Bacon Chili

• Prep30 MIN
• Total3 HR 30 MIN
• Servings6

Bacon makes everything better. This easy chili combines beef, bacon and beans for a hearty slow-cooker dinner that’s sure to fill you up!

Ingredients

Chili

1

lb bacon, chopped

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

cup chopped onions

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained

1

can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

1

cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet corn

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

tablespoons chili powder

Toppings, as desired

Sour cream

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Chopped onion

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps

• 1

  Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• 2

  In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon 12 to 14 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add remaining bacon to slow cooker.
• 3

  Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook 6 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• 4

  Add beef mixture to slow cooker; stir in remaining chili ingredients. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Serve with reserved bacon and Toppings.

Source: Betty

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