Best 2 Smoky Beef And Bacon Chili Recipes

Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly night? Look no further than smoky beef and bacon chili! This classic comfort food combines the smoky flavors of bacon and beef with a variety of spices and vegetables, creating a rich and satisfying soup that's perfect for a casual get-together or a cozy night in. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a pot of chili that will have your taste buds dancing and leave you feeling satisfied and content.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKY BEEF AND BACON CHILI

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A smoky, spicy, hearty chili with bacon and ground beef. Serve with your choice of toppings--sour cream and Cheddar cheese work well.

Provided by Nick Wilson

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, diced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon dark red chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons dark red chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans

Steps:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, cover, and cook until translucent, 4 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, beer, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce; stir well.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially and cook until reduced, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in black and kidney beans. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1471.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SMOKY BEEF-AND-BACON CHILI

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Copied from Sunset Magazine: "Bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, and spicy smoked paprika give this easy-to-make chili a deep, complex flavor. While it's great right after you make it, it's even better the next day. Serve with warm cornbread for a complete meal."

Provided by NurseAmbre

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 slices thick slab bacon
1 large onion
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can regular crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beer
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
sour cream
scallion
grated cheese

Steps:

In a large heavy bottomed pot over med. high heat, cook bacon, stirring until it just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, lower heat to med., cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan, stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute.
Increase heat to med.-high and add ground beef; break it up with a wooden spoon and stir gently until it loses its raw color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices and 1 tsp salt and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook 30 minutes.
Add beans and cook 10 minutes uncovered. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve warm with toppings on the side.

Tips:

Use a variety of beef cuts. This will give your chili a more complex flavor. Brisket, chuck roast, and short ribs are all good choices.
Brown the beef and bacon before adding it to the chili. This will help to develop its flavor and give the chili a richer color.
Use a good quality chili powder. This is the key ingredient that will give your chili its characteristic flavor. Look for a chili powder that is made with a blend of different types of chili peppers.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper are all good additions to chili. You can also add a touch of chocolate or coffee for a unique flavor.
Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.

Conclusion:

Smoky beef and bacon chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef and bacon. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily make a delicious pot of chili that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this smoky beef and bacon chili a try. You won't be disappointed!