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Bacon-Secret Beef Chili
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Bacon-Secret Beef Chili

The secret ingredient is crispy bacon rendered first in the pot, infusing every layer with sweet, smoky depth before the beef even goes in. Fire-roasted tomatoes lock in the summer-grill flavor.

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1.5h
Cook Time
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Ground Beef
Protein
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California
Region
Heat Level
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Medium Burn
Nutrition Per Serving
486
calories
per serving
29g
Protein
27g
Fat
33g
Carbs
11g
Fiber
Sodium757mg
Sugar8g
Estimates per serving (7 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
4 strips thick-cut bacon, sliced
1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
Beef broth as needed
Steps
1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, remove with slotted spoon
2
Brown ground beef in bacon fat, drain excess
3
Add onion and bell pepper to pot, sauté 5 minutes until soft
4
Add garlic and all spices, cook 1 minute until fragrant
5
Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes, stir in beef and bacon bits
6
Add a splash of broth if too thick, bring to a simmer
7
Stir in beans and simmer 30–45 minutes, serve with toppings
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