Slow Cooker Spicy Chili

 This is the best chili! Seriously! It's packed with flavor, has the perfect amount of spiciness to it, it's hearty and simply delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 lb lean ground beef

-1 lb bulk pork sausage

-6 bacon strips, chopped, cooked and drained on paper towels

-1 onion, finely chopped

-2 garlic cloves, minced

-1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices, roughly chopped

-2 (15 oz each) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

-2 (15 oz each) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

-2 (10 oz each) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, do NOT drain

-1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with sweet onion and garlic, do NOT drain

-2 cups beef broth

-1/4 cup chili powder

-2 tsp ground cumin

-1 tsp dried basil

-3/4 tsp cayenne pepper

For topping:

-shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown the beef and sausage. Drain and transfer to your slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Give it a good stir, cover and cook on LOW for 4 1/2  hours.

Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!