Jessica’s Best Ever Crockpot-or-Not Chili

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef then drain grease, add the taco seasoning and cook according to instructions on the package.

Add the seasoned meat and the bacon into the slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients, except the ketchup and the cornmeal. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Add the ketchup and the cornmeal about an hour before serving. The ketchup adds the most delicious tang and the cornmeal will thicken it and make it creamy.

Serve with plenty of shredded cheese and sour cream to cool this spicy chili!

Stove-top directions: Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large pot, preferably cast iron or enamelware. Drain grease, stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions. Add the rest of the ingredients except ketchup and cornmeal. Simmer for 4-5 hours, or until the bacon has practically melted into the sauce. Add the ketchup and the cornmeal about an hour before serving. The ketchup adds the most delicious tang and the cornmeal will thicken it and make it creamy.