Smoky Beef-And-Bacon Chili Recipe

Name: Smoky Beef-And-Bacon Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices thick slab bacon; 1 large onion; 1 large garlic clove; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or (14 1/2 ounce) can regular crushed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup beer; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans; sour cream; scallion; grated cheese

Servings: persons

2 slices thick slab bacon
1 large onion
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or (14 1/2 ounce) can regular crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beer
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
sour cream
scallion
grated cheese

1
In a large heavy bottomed pot over med. high heat, cook bacon, stirring until it just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, lower heat to med., cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan, stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute.
2
Increase heat to med.-high and add ground beef; break it up with a wooden spoon and stir gently until it loses its raw color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices and 1 tsp salt and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook 30 minutes.
3
Add beans and cook 10 minutes uncovered. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve warm with toppings on the side.

618

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices thick slab bacon, 1 large onion, 1 large garlic clove, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Smoky Beef-And-Bacon 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.

Smoky Beef-And-Bacon Chili

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