Name: My Best Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (I used leaner beef with 5% fat); 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild, casings removed); ½ pound bacon; 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained; 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste; 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped); 2 cups beef stock (see Notes); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (make sure to find gluten-free if necessary, or leave it out); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika