In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels
and crumble. Drain fat from skillet; do not wipe out. Add beef,
stirring to break up meat, until done. Drain well if necessary.
Prepare vegetables.
Combine all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on
low for 8–9 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir well and
serve immediately.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Smoked BaconRead labels to find out if the bacon you’re buying is smoked or
not. All bacon is cured and some is dried, but not all is smoked.
Bacon is smoked over hickory or apple wood, or smoke
flavoring is added to the curing mixture. It brings a smoky flavor
to any recipe.