In a Dutch oven, sauté the beef bacon over medium heat until golden. If it is very lean, you may need to add a tablespoon of butter. Spoon it out into a dish, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Add in the ground beef, onion, and peppers. Cook for 2 minutes, breaking up the beef with your spoon as it cooks.
Add in the garlic and continue to cook until the meat is browned
Add in the seasonings, stir, and let it cook for just a minute
Add in the remaining ingredients
Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.