Description

This chili combines lean ground beef, beans, and a medley of spices for irresistible flavor. It’s a simple, hearty dish, perfect for a satisfying family dinner on chilly nights.

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 beans (1 red kidney bean, 1 black bean, 1 pinto bean 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, fry the chopped bacon over medium high heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
In the same pan, keep the bacon grease and sauté the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground beef and brown it gently, cooking until deeply browned and cooked through for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Mix in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, and spices, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Incorporate the tomato paste, ensuring it breaks up in the mixture. Cook for around 2 minutes, then stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked bacon, beans, and broth (along with the beer if using) and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding broth if it gets too thick.
Serve the chili in bowls with your choice of garnishes.

Notes

For a spicier chili, add more jalapeños or cayenne pepper as preferred.
Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
Consider garnishing with sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 500
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg