The Best Chili

Posted: 16th February 2023 by Jab in Recipes
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  • 5 strips uncooked bacon chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 lb ground beef 
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder²
  • 1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder²
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper³
  • 1 ¼ cup beef broth (295ml)
  • 15 oz can dark red kidney beans lightly rinsed and drained (425g)
  • 15 oz can black beans lightly rinsed and drained (425)
  • 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes undrained (411g)
  • 7- oz can fire roasted green chilis (198g)
  • ¼ cup tomato paste (66g)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Place chopped (uncooked) bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat until cooked. Remove bacon and drain all but 1 ½ Tablespoons of grease.
  • Add onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic cool for about 30 seconds.
  • Add beef. Once meat is partially browned, add sugar or substitute and all spices (chili powders, paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper) and stir well.
  • Add all remaining ingredients — beef broth, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilis, and Worcestershire sauce — and your cooked bacon and stir well.
  • Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavor to really develop. 
  • Serve with preferred toppings (sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips are a must!)