SLOW-COOKER BACON CHILI

Slow-Cooker Bacon Chili image

Bacon makes everything better. This easy chili combines beef, bacon and beans for a hearty slow-cooker dinner that's sure to fill you up!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb bacon, chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet corn
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
Sour cream
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Chopped onion
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon 12 to 14 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add remaining bacon to slow cooker.
Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook 6 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Add beef mixture to slow cooker; stir in remaining chili ingredients. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Serve with reserved bacon and Toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g