Bacon Chili without Beans

Mom's adapted recipe for beef and bacon chili without beans may start out looking chunky, but it gets nice and juicy as it simmers in the slow cooker.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 7 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 0.75 cup beef stock
• 0.25 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more hours.

Step 3

Cook bacon in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer bacon to the slow cooker and stir with beef.

Step 4

Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, beef stock, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to the slow cooker; stir with beef and bacon until well combined. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, cumin, basil, paprika, and black pepper; stir until mixed thoroughly.