Classic Beef Chili: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Classic Beef Chili is a hearty, delicious dish perfect for any occasion with a unique turkey bacon twist.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cans kidney beans (about 15-ounce each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pounds ground beef preferably 80 to 85% lean
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (28-ounce)
- 1 can low-sodium beef or chicken broth (scant 2 cups, 14.5-ounce)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the kidney beans.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened in color.
- Add ground beef, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned. Stir in chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Add beans, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and flavors meld.
- Remove from heat, stir in apple cider vinegar, and season with more salt if necessary. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Serving options include sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
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