Bacon and Beef Chili

February 18th, 2007 | by jg3 |

Starting from the RecipeSource version, I’ve honed my chili recipe considerably.

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3/4   lb           Sliced bacon, chopped
   1       lb           Lean ground beef
   1                    Coarsely chopped medium-sized white onion
   1/4    c            Chopped pepperocini
  28       oz          Can, tomatoes, Undrained, coarsely chopped
  16       oz          Can, pinto beans, undrained
  16       oz          Can, kidney beans
   1       c            Picante sauce
 -- spices --
   1       tb           Chili powder
   2       ts           Ground cumin
   1       t             Salt
 -- alt. spices --
   4       tb            Martin's pork seasoning (secret recipe, sorry)
   3/4    ts            Cayenne pepper powder
 -- alt. spices --
   ?       ?             Get crazy! :)

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove to paper towels with slotted spoon. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of the drippings. In drippings, brown ground beef with onion and pepperocini; drain (if you use very lean beef, you may not need to drain here). Add reserved bacon and remaining ingredients except optional toppings; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. For best results, turn stove down to just warm and allow the flavors to mingle for two hours or more, stirring occasionally.

Ladle into a bowl, top with crushed saltines and shredded cheese, and enjoy. Afterwards, ladle the remainder in single-portion amounts into gladware containers and freeze until needed. Thaw frozen containers and microwave on high for 2:22 and enjoy once again.

Optional toppings: crushed saltine crackers, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, chopped cilantro.

RecipeSource original version follows for reference…

                           BEEF AND BACON CHILI

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Sliced bacon, chopped
   1       lb           Lean ground beef
   1 1/2   c            Coarsely chopped onion
  28       oz           Can, whole tomatoes,
                        Undrained, coarsely chopped
  16       oz           Can, pinto beans, undrained
   1       c            Picante sauce
   1       tb           Chili powder
   2       ts           Ground cumin
   1       t            Salt

  Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar
  cheese, chopped onion, chopped cilantro.
  In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium-low heat,
  stirring frequently, until crisp.  Remove to paper
  towels with slotted spoon.  Pour off all but about 1
  tablespoon of the drippings.  In drippings, brown
  ground beef with onion and green pepper; drain.  Add
  reserved bacon and remaining ingredients except
  optional toppings; mix well.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce
  heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.  Ladle into bowls,
  top as desired, and serve with additional picante
  sauce.

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  1. One Response to “Bacon and Beef Chili”

  2. By mijoy on Feb 18, 2007 | Reply

    Success with the password! Yay!

    I find that adding a packet of Ranch dressing mix (dry) makes all the difference with chili… oh and some cinnamon.

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