Cowboy Beans Recipe (with Lots of Bacon and Beans) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• ½ pound bacon (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (or use a bell pepper for a milder version))
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 pound ground beef (80-20)
• ¼ cup bbq sauce (use your favorite)
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 2 tablespoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 16 ounce cans kidney beans (drained)
• 1 16 ounce can butter beans (drained)
• 1 16 ounce can pork and beans
• Hot sauce to taste
• FOR SERVING: Shredded cheese (if desired)