The perfect all-around chili recipe, this Warm You Up Beef and Bean Chili has all of your favorite chili ingredients, plus some bacon for added smokiness.
Originally posted October 15, 2008 – I have about a bazillion chili recipes already, but you can never have too many chili recipes, right? This Beef and Bean Chili recipe comes from way back in the archives, and is a delicious dinner idea for those cold nights. We seem to be turning to a chili recipe or a soup at least once or twice a week lately. This chili recipe gets a depth of flavor because it starts with a little bit of bacon, and that bacon really makes it stand out amongst many other chili recipes. I know I’ll be getting lots of use out of this recipe through the upcoming cold months!
The original post from 2008 follows:
Did you know that October is National Chili Month? And what better way is there to welcome in the cooler weather than with ah steaming bowl of chili and a side of cornbread? This chili should have you ready to face the cooler temperatures!
We had snow last weekend in Utah. Yes – snow already. At 1pm on Sunday, I had to scrape about an inch and a half of it off of my car. I guess there’s a reason why they say that Utah has The Greatest Snow on Earth. Too bad I’m not a skier! But with the snow and the cooler weather, it just gives me more of an excuse to make up comforting bowls of chili and cornbread!!
Looking for more chili recipes?
Chicken and White Bean Chili
New Mexican Red Pork Chili
Butternut Squash Chili with Beef
Flatlander Chili
Slow Cooker Chili from Cooking Classy
Cowboy Chili from Chef in Training
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Warm You Up Beef and Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 12 oz beef broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Frank’s red hot
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- desired toppings - sour cream shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, etc.
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Discard all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and the jalapeño and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the beef broth. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about two-thirds. Stir in the chili powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the diced tomato and tomato sauce and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer until the chili thickens, about 30 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans and the reserved bacon and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings.
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kamailesfood says
I have to admit I was excited when it snowed. I love winter. Anyway, your chili sounds fantastic. I love that it has bacon in it. 🙂 The cornbread also looks fabulous.
Katie says
Your chili spiced cornbread sounds great. I keep meaning to try and make this myself.
Candy says
Love the chili! I wish it would cool down here so I could fix it.
Patsyk says
Our weather has been so weird this month, that I haven’t thought about chili yet… but, your picture has me thinking it’s going to be time soon! I love the cornbread you made, too.
Madam Chow says
I’ve been thinking of making a pot of chili for my husband, and this one looks great! Hope you and baby are doing well, too!
Happy cook says
Wow that bowl of chilli looks delicious.
Maria says
I love chilli con carne and make it often. Your recipe looks delish and I’m always open to new recipes!
Maria
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Mary says
I love chili! And this one looks really tasty. Who knew there was a whole month dedicated to chili?
And I’m jealous you have snow. I don’t ski either, but I just like snow.
Rosie says
Oh this is a wonderful chili I must try this one out! I didn’t know it was national chili month either – I learn something new each day!
How exciting for you Debs to be writing for another blog!
Rosie x
Mary says
Chili and cornbread – a wonderful combo! Your cornbread recipe looks really fabulous.
Chocolate Shavings says
A warm bowl of chili while it’s snowing outside seems wonderful
Deborah!
Suzana says
Oh, I love chili! The cornbread seems like a delicious one to have along with the chili in a cold day. Perfect!
Paula says
Did you say, National. Chili. Month.? Oh, I’m soooo there. Wow, you have snow already! This chili and cornbread would be perfect on a cold day!
TheKeilShpeel says
That looks delicious.. Thanks.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A gorgeous chili! Highly comforting and so satisfying!
Cheers,
Rosa
Manger La Ville says
Wow – national chili month- but do we really need a reason to celebrate. Sounds hearty and delicious. Plus the cornbread sounds spicy and yummy.