My Best Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (I used leaner beef with 5% fat)
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, mild, casings removed
• ½ pound bacon
• 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
• 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups beef stock (see Notes)
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (make sure to find gluten-free if necessary, or leave it out)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika