Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili

Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili

Bob's beef chili with bacon is savory, smoky, and easy to make. Serve with cornbread muffins on the side for a meal that will satisfy the whole family.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
516 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook onion and bacon together in a large pot over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in water, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 1 hour. Skim excess grease if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 3 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 0.25 cup chili powder
  • 0.5 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped

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