Smoky Bacon Chili
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Bacon Chili
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If you’re looking for a new chili recipe, try this Smoky Bacon Chili. It’s a hearty, flavorful meal you can cozy up with and most importantly, what’s not to love about bacon!?
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 96% lean
- 12 oz Naturally Hardwood smoked bacon
- 2 small white onions diced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or another neutral oil
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 small jalapeño pepper seeds removed and diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) tomato suace
- 14.5 oz water (measured in tomato sauce can)
- 4 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper more if you like heat
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
For garnish:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream/Greek yogurt
- cornbread Krusteaz
Instructions
- Dice the onions, pepper, and jalapeno with a vegetable chopper. Use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into ~¼ inch pieces.
- Heat a large pot / dutch oven to medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onions, and bacon pieces into the pot. Allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes or until beef and bacon are cooked. Depending on the bacon, it might produce a lot of grease. This adds flavor, but if it’s more than 3 tablespoons, remove the excess from the pan or leave out additional oil.
- Add in the avocado oil, diced peppers and jalapeno. Sauté for another 6-8 minutes or until translucent.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water and stir together.
- Add in all of the seasonings and stir again.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes or until the chili absorbs the seasonings. Note: the longer it sits, the more chili flavor it will have.Optional: Add in a cup of cheese here, too.
- Serve hot with a fresh slice of cornbread and cheese on top if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The longer the chili sits, the more flavor it will have. Let simmer for a minimum of 30-45 minutes, but feel free to leave on for up to 2 hours.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving (without toppings)
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1639mg
(68%)
Potassium
1013mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (without toppings) | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1639mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 1013mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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