My Chili Recipe – Eats Now

Name: My Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground johnsonville hot italian sausage; 1/2 lb smoked bacon (cut into small pieces); 8 oz dark beer (I use Guinness or Guinness Stout); 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes; 1 28oz can of diced tomatoes; 1 15oz can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 1 15oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed); 2 large white onions (finely chopped); 5 clove of garlic (finely chopped); 1 red pepper (roasted, peeled, and chopped); 1 yellow pepper (roasted, peeled, and chopped); 3 tbsp of chili powder; 1 tbsp of chipolte chili powder; 1 tbsp fo ground cumin; 1 tbsp of smoked paprika; 2 tsp of dried oregano; 1 salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground johnsonville hot italian sausage
1/2 lb smoked bacon (cut into small pieces)
8 oz dark beer (I use Guinness or Guinness Stout)
1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 28oz can of diced tomatoes
1 15oz can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 15oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 large white onions (finely chopped)
5 clove of garlic (finely chopped)
1 red pepper (roasted, peeled, and chopped)
1 yellow pepper (roasted, peeled, and chopped)
3 tbsp of chili powder
1 tbsp of chipolte chili powder
1 tbsp fo ground cumin
1 tbsp of smoked paprika
2 tsp of dried oregano
1 salt and pepper to taste

1
In large heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp.
2
While bacon is cooking, roast peppers in broiler until blackened.
3
Remove and allow to cool.
4
Once the bacon is browned, add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Cook until the vegetables are tender.
6
Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.
7
Once beef is broken up and beginning to brown, add the pork.
8
Break up with wooden spoon like the beef, and brown, roughly 5 minutes.
9
Stir in the beer and beans and gently mix together, then add the crushed and diced tomatoes (do not drain juice.)
10
Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
11
Add salt and pepper if necessary.
12
Optional Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crackers, fresh scallions, or a dollop of sour cream your choice

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground johnsonville hot italian sausage, 1/2 lb smoked bacon (cut into small pieces), 8 oz dark beer (I use Guinness or Guinness Stout), and more.

Yes, My 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.

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My Chili

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