Mad Scientist Chili

1 . Stage

Brown ground beef and chicken in a large skillet until chicken is no longer pink in the center and beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease and transfer meat mixture to a large pot.

2 . Stage

Add tomato sauce, crusted tomatoes, water, beer, all chile peppers, onion, bell pepper, green onions, garlic, pepper flakes, chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, and capsaicin to the meat mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

4 . Stage

Chop bacon and combine with chili beans in a large bowl; set aside until meat-pepper mixture has simmered for a full hour.

5 . Stage

Add bacon-bean mixture to the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 more hour.