Description

This homemade chili is full of flavors, featuring lean ground beef, beans, and bacon. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner or gathering with friends. You’ll love the rich taste and the delightful blend of spices!

Ingredients

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8 ounces bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeds and core removed, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 carrots, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
3 15 ounce cans of beans, 1 red kidney beans, 1 black beans, 1 pinto beans recommended, drained and rinsed
3 cups beef broth or 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup pilsner beer

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
In the same pan with bacon grease, sauté the onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add ground beef and brown, stirring gently so not to break up the meat too much. Cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Mix in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and all spices, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste, stir well, and cook for about 2 minutes. Then, add crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in cooked bacon, beans, and broth (or beer) and mix. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if it gets too thick.
Serve in bowls with desired garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste preference.
Serve with cornbread or over rice for a filling meal.
Chili tastes even better the next day, perfect for leftovers!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1000mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 85mg