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Slow-Cooker Bacon Chili

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 19, 2017
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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!

Slow-Cooker Bacon Chili

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Chili

  • 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 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

Toppings, as desired

  • Sour cream
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    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

410 Calories
17g Total Fat
28g Protein
36g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
25%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
1190mg
50%
Potassium
460mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
7g
30%
Sugars
5g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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