Chili-Beans Recipe

Name: Chili-Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut apple-smoked bacon, diced; 2 medium onions, diced (about 3 cups); 12 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup); 1 12 lbs lean ground chuck; 3 tablespoons Mexican chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes, with juices; 28 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

4 slices thick-cut apple-smoked bacon, diced
2 medium onions, diced (about 3 cups)
12 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 12 lbs lean ground chuck
3 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 ½ teaspoons salt
14 ounces petite diced tomatoes, with juices
28 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups water

1
Cook the bacon in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the ground chuck, chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano and salt.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is well browned, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes with their juices, beans, and water, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to a simmer, partially cover the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat and beans are tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Serve hot.
8
Garnish with cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno peppers.

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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: 4 slices thick-cut apple-smoked bacon, diced, 2 medium onions, diced (about 3 cups), 12 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup), 1 12 lbs lean ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Chili-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.

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