Award Winning Chili
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This award-winning chili features a rich blend of ground beef, bacon, beans, and a perfect mix of spices including ancho chili powder and smoked paprika. It's a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that has won numerous cook-offs.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cook chopped bacon until crisp, then set aside, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of grease in the pot. → Sauté the onion, red pepper, and garlic in the bacon grease until soft and fragrant. → Brown the ground beef, stirring in the brown sugar and spices when the meat is halfway cooked. → Stir in all remaining wet ingredients, beans, tomatoes, and the cooked bacon, then bring to a boil. → Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes to thicken and develop the flavors before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cook chopped bacon until crisp, then set aside, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons of grease in the pot. → Sauté the onion, red pepper, and garlic in the bacon grease until soft and fragrant. → Brown the ground beef, stirring in the brown sugar and spices when the meat is halfway cooked. → Stir in all remaining wet ingredients, beans, tomatoes, and the cooked bacon, then bring to a boil. → Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes to thicken and develop the flavors before serving.
Introduction
This award-winning chili features a rich blend of ground beef, bacon, beans, and a perfect mix of spices including ancho chili powder and smoked paprika. It's a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that has won numerous cook-offs.
Step 1
Place chopped uncooked bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp and cooked through. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and drain all but 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the grease.
Step 2
Keep the heat on medium and add the diced onion and red pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once the meat is partially browned (about 50%), add the brown sugar and all the spices (chili powders, paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper). Stir well and continue cooking until the beef is fully browned.
Step 5
Add the beef broth, kidney beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, green chilis, Worcestershire sauce, and the cooked bacon back into the pot. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Do not omit the bacon as it provides essential depth and flavor. If you must skip it, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil instead.
Adding the spices when the beef is only halfway cooked helps cook the spices directly into the meat for a deeper flavor profile.
A blend of regular chili powder and ancho chili powder is recommended for a subtle, smoky sweetness, though you can use just one type if needed.
Adjust the heat by modifying the cayenne pepper: 1/8 teaspoon is mild, while 1/4 teaspoon provides a moderate kick.
Simmering uncovered for the full 30 minutes is crucial for reducing the liquid and allowing the complex flavors to meld.
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