Bacon Cider Chili Recipe

Name: Bacon Cider Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups hard apple cider (such as Samuel Smith(R)); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Servings: persons

3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups hard apple cider (such as Samuel Smith(R))
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1
Place bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion; reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2
Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef to the pot; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
3
Pour diced tomatoes, apple cider, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
4
Stir pinto beans into the pot. Simmer, uncovered, until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 pounds lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Bacon Cider 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 Cider Chili

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