This slightly smoky chilli recipe is made of sausage, bacon and allowed to slowly simmer to perfection in a crockpot for maximal flavor. An Italian and Mexican fusion.

Ingredients

• 1 lb hot italian sausage (may use ground beef or turkey)
• 1 medium onion - chopped
• 4 cloves garlic - chopped
• 2 tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 strips bacon - sliced thinly - separately baked to a crisp in oven
• 1 14 oz can of chopped/slice tomatoes
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 3 jalapeno peppers
• 3/4 cup mushroom
• 1/2 cup green peppers
• 1/2 cup red peppers

Directions

1. Brown whole sausages in pan or in oven.
2. Cut sausages into wedges.
3. Place into slow cooker.
4. Break crisp bacon into small bite sized pieces.
5. Place all ingredients into slow cooker.
6. Let cook at low for 6 hrs or 3-4 hours on high.
7. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, lime if desired.
8. Serve over cooked pasta or cornbread if desired.