Smoke Cheddar Bacon Chili
"Here's a simple backstory for the Smoked Cheddar Bacon Chili recipe
The inspiration for this recipe came from a love of classic comfort foods and the desire to elevate them with a gourmet twist. I often enjoy rich flavors of smoked cheddar and the savory goodness of bacon. One chilly autumn evening, while pondering what to cook for a cozy dinner, the idea struck: why not incorporate these two favorite ingredients into a hearty chili?
The result was a delicious blend of smoky, cheesy goodness with the satisfying heartiness of a traditional chili."
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 1 lb ground beef 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup beef broth 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish | 1 lb ground beef 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup beef broth 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish |
Directions
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
Add the ground beef to the pot and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef, and cook until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Bring to a simmer.
Let the chili simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cooked bacon and smoked cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.