Description
Experience comfort food at its finest with the Best Chili Recipe, a hearty dish perfect for game day gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe brings together the rich flavors of ground beef and bacon, complemented by three types of beans. The unique blend of spices elevates this chili to a crowd-pleaser, sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Serve it hot with sour cream and shredded cheese for an added layer of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 can pinto beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 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
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Using the same pot, sauté the onion and bell pepper until tender.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Combine all remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and bacon crumbles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg