Ingredients for Beef Chili With Bacon Black Beans
- 8 ounces bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Red Bell Pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Dried Oregano
- Cayenne Pepper
- 85% Lean Ground Beef
- Black Beans
- Diced Tomatoes With Juice
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- Table Salt
- Limes
- Fresh Tomato
- Avocado
- Scallion
- Red Onion
- Cilantro Leaf
- Sour Cream
- Monterey Jack Cheese
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How to Make Beef Chili With Bacon Black Beans
- Dice bacon and cook in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned (about 8 minutes).
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add half of the beef cubes and cook, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown (3-4 minutes).
- Add the remaining beef and cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the black beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the chili is dark, rich, and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite condiments and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
44g
Carbs
11g
