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Smoky Bacon Chili

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!?

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 472 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Dice the onions, pepper, and jalapeno with a vegetable chopper. Use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into ~¼ inch pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in the avocado oil, diced peppers and jalapeno. Sauté for another 6-8 minutes or until translucent.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water and stir together.
  5. Add in all of the seasonings and stir again.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve hot with a fresh slice of cornbread and cheese on top if desired. Enjoy!

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

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

% 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.