Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Remove bacon from the pot while leaving the drippings. Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute for 5 minutes or until onions are soft. Add the ground beef and sausage into the pot, and cook until evenly browned.

Drain off excess grease. Add in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the chili peppers, bacon bits, and beef broth. Season with chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot pepper sauce, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and stevia. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

After 1 hour, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Remove from heat and serve or use to make Chili Dog Pizza!