Crockpot Bacon Chili

INGREDIENTS

slices hardwood smoked bacon

red bell pepper

green bell pepper

1/2 cup

(~4 stalks) celery (chopped)

1 cup

(~1 small) yellow onion (chopped)

serrano peppers

2 cans

EACH) chili beans in medium sauce (or spicy)

1 can

chili beans in mild sauce

2 cans

EACH) petite diced tomatoes (undrained)

1 can

tomato paste

2 lb

ground beef chuck

1 lb

Italian sausage

4 tbsp

chili powder

1 tbsp

dried oregano

2 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

seasoned salt (& 1/2 teaspoon pepper)

1 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 tsp

paprika

1 tbsp

white sugar

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp

minced garlic

regular sized beef bouillon cubes

Optional: fresh cilantro, sour cream, freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese