Slow Cook Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb of maple smoked bacon

• 2 (24 ounce) jars of old elpaso thick & chunky salsa

• 2 (10 ounce) cans chili beans

• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 lbs hamburger meat
• shredded cheddar cheese, garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove from pan and set aside until serving time, reserve pan and drippings for the hamburger meat.

3. 3

   To the crock pot, add the El paso, chili beans, beef broth, chili powder and cayenne pepper.

4. 4

   Stir to blend.

5. 5

   Using the same skillet, brown hamburger meat.

6. 6

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Add meat to crockpot and stir mixture.

8. 8

   Simmer for at least 4-5 hours.

9. 9

   Stir frequently.

10. 10

    Crumble bacon and sprinkle over each serving of chili.

11. 11

    (optional: sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each serving along with the bacon).