Ingredients
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5 slices bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
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1 lb ground sirloin or 1 lb lean ground beef
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 celery ribs, finely chopped
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1 cup lager beer
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
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1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
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1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
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1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
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1 (15 1/4 ounce) can niblet corn, drained
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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2 -3 teaspoons cumin
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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cayenne, pinch
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon salt
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tortilla chips or corn chips, garnish
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shredded cheddar cheese, garnish
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sour cream, garnish
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green onion, chopped, garnish
Instructions
- In large nonstick skillet, saute ground sirloin, onion, garlic and celery over medium to medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles (be sure not to have heat too high so you don't burn the garlic); drain fat.
- Add ground beef mixture to a 5-quart or large slow cooker.
- Add the bacon and the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot, except for the garnishes; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, garnish with any of the following: fresh tortilla strips, tortilla chips, corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions.
- Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.
- Enjoy!