"This is the BEST Chili Recipe! Made with bacon (and the option to omit if necessary) and ground beef and simmered on the stove for just 30 minutes, this is my family's go-to cold weather comfort food. It's even better when paired with a side of buttermilk cornbread!..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 strips uncooked bacon (chopped*)
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1 large yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup))
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1 red pepper (diced)
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3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 Tablespoon))
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1 lb ground beef (455g)
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1 Tablespoon brown sugar
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1 Tablespoon chili powder**
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1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder**
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1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper***
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1 1/4 cup beef broth (295ml)
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15 oz dark red kidney beans (lightly rinsed and drained (425g))
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15 oz black beans (lightly rinsed and drained (425))
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14.5 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes (undrained (411g))