Cowboy Stew

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 3 slices bacon
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons seasoning (hamburger)
• 2 jalapenos, sliced (optional)
• 4 medium potatoes, sliced (optional)

1. Combine garlic, onion, pepper, and ground beef in skillet. Sprinkle with seasoning mix while browning meat.
2. Move ingredients to crock pot (set crock pot to medium).
3. Add remaining ingredients to crock pot.
4. Cook for five or more hours. Add salt and chili powder to taste.

ground beef, chili beans, yellow onion, bell pepper, roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, bacon, garlic, chili powder, salt, hamburger, jalapenos, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cowboy-stew-490596 (may not work)