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Assemble both of your spice dumps in two individual bowls, cover the 2nd spice dump with plastic wrap and set aside.
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Chop bacon, onion and garlic.
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Cook bacon and onions in a large pot over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned.
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Uncover and stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute.
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Increase heat to medium-high; add ground beef and stew meat to the onion mixture.
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Cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble ground beef.
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In a crock pot, add beer OR beef broth.
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Stir in both cans of tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, Worcestershire sauce and Spice Mix Dump 1.
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Cook on low for 4-8 hours.
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One hour before you are ready to serve, add in Spice Mix Dump 2.
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Stir well to combine.
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Raise crock pot to high and cook for an additional hour with the lid slightly vented to allow some evaporation of the juices.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS & LEFTOVERS: Serve with 2% sharp cheddar cheese, fresh diced onion, lite sour cream and crackers, if desired.
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Leftovers are great for chili pizza topped with 2% cheddar, baked and then topped with fresh scallion and lite sour cream.
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Also, Chili Joe sandwiches topped with cheddar.
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And the old standby- Frito's topped with chili, chopped onion, jalapenos, cheddar and sour cream.
