Description

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Best Chili Recipe! This hearty dish combines ground beef, turkey bacon, and a trio of beans, creating a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for family dinners, game day parties, or weekly meal prep. With a unique blend of spices and fresh vegetables, this chili is not only satisfying but also versatile—serve it as-is or customize it with your favorite toppings. Whether dishing it out in bowls or bread bowls, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

6 strips turkey bacon
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
1.5 pounds ground beef
1 can kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
Sour cream
Cilantro
Shredded cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same pot until tender.
Add ground beef and brown it while breaking it apart.
Drain excess grease from the pot.
Stir in all remaining ingredients along with three-fourths of the turkey bacon.
Simmer on low heat for at least 45 minutes for optimal flavor.
Serve hot topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and remaining turkey bacon.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For extra flavor depth, let the chili simmer longer than an hour if time allows. Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste preferences or add veggies like corn for added texture.