Spicy Chili con Carne Recipe

Name: Spicy Chili con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red onion, chopped, divided; 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) extra-lean ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 cans (19 fl oz/540 mL each) red kidney beans, rinsed, divided; 1 jar (440 mL) salsa; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup Cracker Barrel Finely Shredded 3 Cheese Mexicana Cheese; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup tortilla chips

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, chopped, divided
1-1/2 lb. (675 g) extra-lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
2 cans (19 fl oz/540 mL each) red kidney beans, rinsed, divided
1 jar (440 mL) salsa
2 cups water
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Cracker Barrel Finely Shredded 3 Cheese Mexicana Cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup tortilla chips

1
Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat until crisp.
2
Remove from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
3
Discard all but 1 Tbsp.
4
drippings from pan.
5
Reserve 1/4 cup onions.
6
Add remaining onions to reserved drippings in pan along with the ground beef, garlic and chili powder; cook until meat is evenly browned, stirring frequently.
7
Meanwhile, mash 1 cup beans in small bowl.
8
Add mashed beans, remaining whole beans, salsa and water to meat mixture; mix well.
9
Bring to boil; cover.
10
Simmer on low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally.
11
Stir in bacon.
12
Serve chili topped with reserved onions and remaining ingredients.

671

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 red onion, chopped, divided, 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) extra-lean ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chili con Carne 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.

Spicy Chili con Carne

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