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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 Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This homemade chili features tender ground beef, a mix of beans, and vibrant vegetables. It’s easy to prepare and delivers a delightful blend of flavors, ideal for a cozy dinner or gathering.

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), 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, then drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. Keep the bacon grease in the pan. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and carrots; sauté until soft and slightly caramelized for about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the ground beef and brown, stirring gently without breaking the meat too much; cook until deeply browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and spices; cook until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate the tomato paste, breaking it up into the meat mixture, and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer if using); mix well, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if it becomes too thick.
  7. Serve in bowls with desired garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels by adding more or less cayenne pepper based on your preference.
This chili tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers.
You can customize the beans used based on your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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