Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 oz. thick-cut bacon (cut into ¾” wide pieces)
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 large white onion (diced)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground dried chipotle powder
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • {for topping} shredded cheddar cheese (sour cream, green onions, sunflower seeds)

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