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How to Make Homemade Chili Recipe (Ground Beef and Beans)

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This homemade chili is packed with flavor and made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for a quick dinner or a hearty meal. Enjoy a comforting bowl of delicious homemade chili!

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces bacon, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and core removed, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 2 carrots, minced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 3 15 ounce cans of beans, 1 red kidney beans, 1 black beans, 1 pinto beans recommended, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups beef broth or 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup pilsner beer

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
  2. Leave the bacon grease in the pan, add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and carrots. Sauté until soft and caramelized, about 8 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add the ground beef and brown while keeping chunks intact, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and all spices, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Combine cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer if using) in the pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if needed.
  7. Scoop into bowls and serve with desired garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
You can substitute different types of beans based on your preference.
Chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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