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The Best Chili Recipe

The Best Chili Recipe

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Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Chili Recipe! This hearty dish features a flavorful blend of bacon, ground beef, and a medley of spices, creating a savory experience that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game day gatherings, this chili can be customized with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb bacon, chopped
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 34 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups broth (beef or chicken)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and reserve grease.
  2. Brown ground beef in the same pot using some reserved bacon grease; set aside.
  3. Saut diced onions in remaining bacon grease until soft. Stir in spices and tomato paste; cook briefly.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; return beef and bacon to the pot along with kidney beans and broth.
  5. Simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes; adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

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