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

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This chili is savory, smoky, and easy to make. Sometimes I add a can of corn too. Maybe have some sweet cornbread muffins with honey on the side.

Submitted by Bob
Updated on December 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • ½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 cups water

  • 3 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  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.

  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.

Recipe Tip

You can use black beans, pinto beans, pink beans, or small red beans in place of kidney beans. And you can use more or less water to thin or thicken the chili.

203 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
21g Fat
45g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 17g 60%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g 75%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 466mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.