Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Best Chili Recipe! This hearty dish combines ground beef, crispy bacon, and a trio of beans, creating a symphony of bold flavors that is perfect for family dinners, game days, or potlucks. With a rich blend of spices and topped with creamy sour cream and shredded cheese, this chili is as satisfying as it is delicious. Not only is it easy to prepare, making it ideal for beginner cooks, but it also allows for customization in heat levels. Freeze leftovers for a quick future meal that tastes even better the next day. Dive into this warm bowl of goodness that everyone at your table will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Sour cream for garnish
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper in the bacon drippings until tender.
- Add ground beef to the pot; cook until browned and drain excess grease.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients along with three-quarters of the cooked bacon.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for at least 45 minutes; adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice like sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg