Chuckwagon Cowboy Beans: Hearty & Easy Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 pound (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend is ideal)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste