Beef Chili With Bacon & Black Beans Recipe

Name: Beef Chili With Bacon & Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 strips); 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups); 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 lbs 85% lean ground beef; 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; table salt, to taste; 2 limes, cut into wedges; Optional Condiments; fresh tomato, diced; avocado, diced; scallion, sliced; red onion, chopped; cilantro leaf, chopped; sour cream; shredded monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 strips)
2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
table salt, to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges
Optional Condiments
fresh tomato, diced
avocado, diced
scallion, sliced
red onion, chopped
cilantro leaf, chopped
sour cream
shredded monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese

1
Fry bacon in large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8 minutes.
2
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat, leaving bacon in pot.
3
Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
4
Increase heat to medium-high and add half the beef; cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add remaining beef and cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Add beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
7
Remove cover and continue to simmer 1 hour longer, stirring occasionally (if chili begins to stick to bottom of pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until beef is tender and chili is dark, rich, and slightly thickened.
8
Adjust seasoning with additional salt.
9
Serve with lime wedges and condiments if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 strips), 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups), 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef Chili With Bacon & Black Beans 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.

Beef Chili With Bacon & Black Beans

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