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 is packed with flavor, featuring ground beef, beans, bacon, and a mix of spices for a comforting bowl. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy night in!

Ingredients

Scale

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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 peppers, jalapeño peppers, and carrots. Sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the ground beef and brown it, stirring gently. Cook until deeply browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Mix in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, and spices. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and stir well. Cook for about 2 minutes, then incorporate the crushed tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked bacon, beans, and broth (and beer, if using). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed.
Serve scooped into bowls, with optional garnishes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
You can substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version.
Top with cheese, sour cream, or green onions for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 460
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 100mg