Best Chili Recipe
The best chili recipe I have ever made! It's packed with ground beef, bacon and 3 kinds of beans with just the right combination of spices for the perfect flavor! Top it off with a little sour cream and shredded cheese, Yum!
Ingredients
- 6 Strips Bacon (good quality, chopped)
- 1 Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1 1/2 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 Tomatoes (15 oz, Fire Roasted with juice)
- 1 Can Tomato Paste (6 oz.)
- 1 Jalapeno (seeded and minced *optional)
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano (dried)
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Cheese (shredded)
Directions
- 1
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring often to cook evenly.
- 2
Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- 3
Add the onions and peppers and cook until tender.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- 5
Drain off any excess grease, we just tilt the pot and use a large spoon.
- 6
Add all of the remaining ingredients and 3/4 of the bacon and stir to combine.
- 7
Cook for a minimum of 45 minutes. If you have the time, it is best if it simmers all day or as long as possible.
- 8
Serve with sour cream, cheese, cilantro and the remaining bacon.