The Best Chili Recipe

Name: The Best Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb sweet sausage; 1/2 lb bacon, cut into pieces; 1 green pepper; 1 yellow pepper; 1 red pepper; 1 orange bell pepper; 1 large sweet onion; 1 (8 ounce) can beans, chili starter (not a pre-made chili); 1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans; 1 (8 ounce) can cannellini beans; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato soup; 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 3 -4 tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence, spice (eyeball amount); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (eyeball amount); 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (eyeball amount); 1 tablespoon salt and pepper (eyeball amount)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb sweet sausage
1/2 lb bacon, cut into pieces
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 large sweet onion
1 (8 ounce) can beans, chili starter (not a pre-made chili)
1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (8 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (8 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 -4 tomatoes
1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence, spice (eyeball amount)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (eyeball amount)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (eyeball amount)
1 tablespoon salt and pepper (eyeball amount)

1
cook chopped up bacon in a skillet until 1/2 way cooked. Add ground beef and sweet sausage. Cook thoroughly.
2
In a separate skillet, chop peppers and onion, cook in olive oil. Add spices. Cook until vegetables are soft.
3
In a large stock pot, put everything above together. Add all of the canned goods. Cut tomatos in half, and squeeze out the juice (the chili doesn't need the extra moisture) chop up tomato halves and add to chili.
4
Allow to simmer all together for about 45 minutes uncovered. Taste test as needed, and add more salt, pepper, cayenne to taste. When you add more cayenne, allow to simmer for 5 minutes before tasting, cayenne pepper gets spicier with time. Stir well.
5
Serve with Corn bread, cheese, and/or sour cream.

759

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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: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb sweet sausage, 1/2 lb bacon, cut into pieces, 1 green pepper, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Chili

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