Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

Step 1

Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mix until uniform. Add beans, diced tomatoes, onion, and pepper. Stir to coat.

Step 3

Place raw beef in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic, chili powder, and cumin; mix well. Top with saucy veggie mixture, and thoroughly stir, breaking up the meat as much as possible.

Step 4

Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 7 - 8 hours, until beef is fully cooked and veggies have softened.

Step 5

Stir well.

Step 6

Cook bacon until crispy, either in a skillet over medium heat or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave. (See package for cook time.)

Step 7

Top each serving with 1 tbsp. cheese.

Step 8

Chop or crumble bacon, and sprinkle over each serving (about 1 tbsp. each).