Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans Recipe

Name: Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 lb streaky bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shrededed (1 cup); 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (for garnish); 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 medium onions, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 lb streaky bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shrededed (1 cup)
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, bell pepper and bacon, and saute until onions are translucent and bacon begins to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add beef and saute, stirring to break up meat into fine particles, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Add chili powder, cayenne and cumin and saute 1 minute more.
4
Add remaining ingredients, except garnishes, bring to a boil and continue simmering until thick, about 20 minutes.
5
Serve in individual bowls garnished with cheese, onion, and sour cream.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Quick Beef-&-Bacon 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.

Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans

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