Male Chauvinist Chili

By karen1

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 lb. hot Italian link sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 lb. ground chuck
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cans (14 to 16 oz. each) Italian style tomatoes
• 1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, drained
• 1 can (16 oz.) garbanzos or kidney beans, drained
• Can substitute 2 cans of hot chile beans for beans

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, brown bacon pieces until crisp.
Remove from skillet; drain well.
Brown sausage and ground chuck with onions over medium heat; drain and add to crock pot.
Add bacon and remaining ingredients; stir well.
Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 14 hours.
Taste for seasoning