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INGREDIENTS
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8 slices thick cut apple wood smoked bacon ((cut into 1/2 inch pieces))
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 pound spicy or mild ground sausage
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1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 15-ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (use juice)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
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1 large yellow onion (diced)
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1 red bell pepper (remove ribs & seeds and dice)
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1 yellow bell pepper (remove ribs & seeds and dice)
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4 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
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salt & pepper to taste