Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick cut bacon
  • 1 14 lbs ground pork
  • 1 14 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb sirloin, cut up as for fondue
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, lightly drained
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced fine
  • 2 -3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cups beer
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons chipotle salsa (I use San Marcos Chipotle Salsa)
  • 8 ounces sour cream (for serving)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (for serving)

Method

  • Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch pieces and brown in pan over medium heat.
  • Remove and reserve on paper towls.
  • Drain the bacon grease, then brown the ground pork and beef in the pan.
  • Crumble the bacon a bit and combine with the (drained) ground pork and beef, sirloin, beans, tomatoes, and onion in a slow cooker.
  • Add the seasonings (garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, and oregano) to the slow cooker and stir well.
  • In a bowl, combine the tomato paste, beer, and chipotle sauce.
  • Stir until well combined and pour over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.