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 bean, 1 black bean, 1 pinto bean recommended), drained and rinsed; 3 cups beef broth (or 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup pilsner beer)

Description

This homemade chili recipe features an irresistible blend of ground beef, beans, and spices, promising a quick and delicious meal for any occasion. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family!

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 bean, 1 black bean, 1 pinto bean 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 over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Leave the bacon grease in the pan. Add the yellow onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and carrots. Sauté until soft, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add ground beef and brown it gently. Cook until deeply browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and all spices. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Mix in the tomato paste, cooking for about 2 minutes before adding crushed tomatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer, if using). Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if the chili gets too thick.
Scoop into bowls and serve with your choice of garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs as toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 100mg