Meat Lover's Crock Pot Chili

Step 1

Cook your bacon over medium heat until slightly crisp. Drain grease, reserving 1 Tablespoon and saving the rest for other recipes.

Step 2

In the same skillet saute your onion and garlic in the 1 T of bacon grease until the onions are translucent .

Step 3

Meanwhile in a separate skillet, brown sausage and ground beef together until fully cooked and drain.

Step 4

Combine all ingredients except garnish into slow cooker. (Note: You may want to reserve 1/2 cup of your bacon for garnish).

Step 5

Run a wooden spoon through the whole tomatoes to break them apart a bit before cooking.

Step 6

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Garnish with extra bacon, sour cream, cheese, cooked macaroni noodles and/or chopped green onion