Ingredients

1lbground beef

8bacon

2tspbutter

1tbspolive oil

1onion,large, chopped

1green bell pepper,chopped

2garlic cloves,minced

2cansred kidney bean,plus juice from

1½ozchili seasoning

14½oztomatoes,petite diced, drained and rinsed

10oztomato,diced

15canstomato sauce,plain

½cupbeef broth,or water

2tbspmaple syrup

1tbsphoney

sour cream

green onion,chopped

Frank’s Red Hot® Sauce

cheddar cheese,shredded

Preparation

Brown your choice of ground meat in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir often till thoroughly cooked.

Drain in a small-holed colander, rinse with hot water to get rid of excess grease, drain. Place meat in the crockpot.

Heat butter and oil In a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers for 5 to 6 minutes, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour onions, peppers, garlic into the crockpot and turn the crockpot to high heat.

Add all remaining ingredients and stir until seasoning packets are combined into the sauce. Stir every 30 minutes.

Cook on High for 1 to 2 hours. Then turn to Warm while serving dinner

Serve with optional toppings, if desired.

Enjoy!