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 mix of spices for a comforting, flavorful meal. Perfect 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 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 over medium high heat, fry the bacon until crispy, stirring frequently. Drain on a paper towel, then set aside.
Leave the bacon grease in the pan. Sauté the onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and carrots until soft and nearly caramelized, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef, cooking until deeply browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir gently to keep larger chunks.
Mix in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, and all spices, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the tomato paste and break it up with the meat. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer, if using). Combine thoroughly, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
Serve in bowls with your choice of garnishes.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more jalapeño or cayenne pepper to taste.
This chili is also great for freezing; just store in an airtight container for later use.
Feel free to experiment with different beans or add corn for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg