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How to Make Homemade Chili Recipe (Ground Beef and Beans)

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This homemade chili combines rich ground beef, savory bacon, and flavorful beans for a comforting meal. It’s easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings!

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

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
  2. Leave the bacon grease in the pan. Sauté the yellow onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add ground beef and brown, stirring gently to keep larger chunks. Cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and spices. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add the tomato paste and stir well. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Mix in cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer, if using). Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if chili becomes too thick.
  7. Serve in bowls with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño and cayenne pepper.
This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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