Description
This Best Ever Chili Recipe is packed with flavor from bacon, ground beef, beans, and a blend of aromatic spices. It’s a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 4 strips bacon, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon paprika, or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce can) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional garnish: avocado, red onion, shredded cheese or sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. Heat a large pot on medium heat, add the sliced bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Cook the veggies. Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Cook the beef. Add ground beef, cook until cooked through. Strain off any liquid.
- Add the aromatics. Stir in tomato paste, spices, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the rest and simmer. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve. Remove bay leaf and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Store chili in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen chili in the fridge before reheating.
- Customize with jalapenos, chiles, or seasonings like Cajun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg