Bacon Chili Recipe

Name: Bacon Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Servings: persons

1/4 lb bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup apple juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

1
In large pan, fry bacon until crisp. Reserve about 3 T bacon grease, and then discard the remaining grease.
2
Remove bacon from pan and chop into small pieces.
3
Add reserved bacon grease back into the pan.
4
Over medium heat, cook onions and celery until tender.
5
Add minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
6
Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
7
Simmer for at least 20 minutes.
8
Add chopped bacon and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until bacon is heated.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb bacon, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 3 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Bacon Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Chili

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