the best chili i ever made

it was the best chili that i've ever made...andrew can attest to this statement. in fact, he said, "baby, this is the best chili you have ever made!!! " ohmygoodness, it was spicy, thick, bbq-y, beany, meaty, smokey, and chock full of hidden delish ingredients {like dijon mustard and pork fat}. and to top things off, i used avocado, smoked cheddar and green onion for toppings. oh, and i made a prettttty good bloody mary and charcuterie plate to go along with as i cooked...typical me. 

best chili i've ever made {not for the timid taste buds}

-1 pound ground chicken
-1 1/2 pounds ground beef {i used sirloin} 

-4 strips of fried bacon...yesss...pork = the key to all good cooking

-1 jar of crushed tomatoes
-1/2 cup chopped onions {i like sweet yellow}
-4-6 cloves chopped garlic {it's really up to you}
-1 can organic black beans
-1 can organic red kidney beans

-2 can organic chili beans

-1/2 cup chili powder

-1/4 cup a1 sauce
-1 small can of chipotle in adobo sauce
-1 heaping tablespoon of dijon mustard

-1 cup spicy tomato juice

-1 cup beef broth

-2 tablespoons cumin
-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/4 cup brown sugar
-1 cup of your favorite bbq sauce {for all you kansas city peepes, i use oklahoma joes!}

- in a skillet, brown chicken, beef and bacon with olive oil 10 minutes over medium heat with salt and pepper

- once meat is mostly cooked, add to slow cooker and add rest of ingredients
- keep heat on low and simmer for at least 12 hours in slow cooker

- eat & enjoy!