Italian Beef with bacon

4 slices bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%) 1 medium onion , chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small bell pepper , chopped (any color) 2[...]

3 -4 lbs beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons bacon grease or 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black[...]