Smokey Beef and Bacon Chili with a Kick

Name: Smokey Beef and Bacon Chili with a Kick
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 225g thick-cut bacon, chopped; 680g ground beef; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 475ml water; 3 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 60g chili powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

This hearty beef and bacon chili is packed with savory, smoky flavors and a hint of heat. Pair it with fluffy cornbread muffins for a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.

95 min

easy

516kcal

calories

45g

carbohydrates

83mg

cholesterol

21g

fat

17g

fiber

37g

protein

saturated fat

1102mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner American

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, chopped

225g thick-cut bacon, chopped

680g ground beef

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

475ml water

3 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

60g chili powder

1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onion and bacon together until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the ground beef, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in water, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 1 hour. Skim off excess grease if desired.