Bush's Braised Beef and Bacon Chili

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 pounds trimmed beef cubes or brisket
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced into wedges and separated
• 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans BUSH’S® Kidney Beans, drained
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 lime, juiced

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook 2 minutes. Add beef and brown with garlic, onion, jalapeño and green pepper.
2.Combine skillet mixture (with pan juices), seasonings and tomatoes in slow cooker. Top with beans, chicken stock and lime juice.
3.Cover and cook 4 hours on low.