Name: How to Make Homemade Chili Recipe (Ground Beef and Beans)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Description

This homemade chili combines ground beef, beans, and a medley of spices for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings!

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

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain and set aside.
Retain the bacon grease and sauté the yellow onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and carrots until soft, about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef to the pot and brown until deeply colored, about 8 to 10 minutes, keeping larger chunks of meat.
Stir in brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and spices; cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Incorporate the tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Mix in cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer if using). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, adding more broth if necessary.
Serve chili into bowls with desired garnishes.

Notes

You can use any combination of beans according to your preference.
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño and cayenne pepper.
Refrigerate leftovers and enjoy them the next day; the flavors deepen over time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 540
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1500mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 100mg