Not for Sissies Red Hot Chili - Crock Pot Chili

I don't remember how I came about this recipe, but it beat out my dad's chili in our family chili cookoff! This is powerful chili, so tailor the spices to your liking. I like to serve my chili over corn bread or fritos, and top it with cheddar and onions.My mom in law serves it over rice.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb bacon, cut up in small chunks
• 4  lbs ground beef
• 4 (1 lb) cans kidney beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 12  ounces tomato paste
• 2  onions, finely chopped
• 2  ounces chili powder
• 2  ounces cayenne pepper (dry powder)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2  fresh tomatoes
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons paprika

Directions

1. Brown bacon and add to crockpot.
2. Brown ground beef in bacon drippings.
3. Add beef, beans, crushed tomatoes,tomatos paste, onions, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and beef broth in the crockpot.
4. Puree jalapeno, garlic and tomatoes in food processor, then add to crockpot.
5. Stir all ingredients, then cook 10-12 hrs on low, or 5-6 hrs on high.