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The Best Homemade Chili Recipe

The Best Homemade Chili Recipe
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5 from 30 reviews

This homemade chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cozy nights in or for feeding a crowd. Packed with savory  turkey bacon, aromatic spices, and a mix of beans, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

turkey Bacon:

    8 ounces turkey bacon, chopped

Vegetables:

    1 large yellow onion, diced
    1 red bell pepper, seeds and core removed, diced
    1 jalapeno pepper, diced
    2 carrots, minced
    5 cloves garlic, minced

Beef:

    2 pounds lean ground beef

Seasonings:

    2 teaspoons light brown sugar
    2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    3 teaspoons chili powder
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Others:

    1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil
    3 (15 ounce) cans of beans (1 red kidney beans, 1 black beans, 1 pinto beans recommended), drained and rinsed
    3 cups beef broth (or 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup pilsner beer)

Instructions

  1. Cook the turkey Bacon: In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, fry the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside for later use.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Leave the turkey bacon grease in the pan. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and carrots. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and nearly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  3. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, stirring gently, to avoid breaking the beef into tiny pieces. Cook until the beef is deeply browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add Seasonings: Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
  5. Add Tomato Paste & Crushed Tomatoes: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes to incorporate all flavors.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked turkey bacon, beans, and broth (and beer, if using) to the pot. Stir well to combine. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the chili thickens too much, add additional broth as needed.
  7. Serve: Once the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded, scoop it into bowls and serve with your choice of garnishes (see post for suggestions).

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Keywords: Homemade chili, Chili recipe, Comfort food, Stovetop chili

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