#baconchili

A hearty and tasty chili recipe that tastes smoky from the bacon and spices. It's perfect for a meal that makes you feel good.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef. 1 lb bacon, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 bell peppers, diced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 6 oz tomato paste. 1 can 4 oz green chilies, diced. 2 cups beef broth. 2 tsp cumin. 2 tsp chili powder. 1 tsp smoked paprika. 1 tsp oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish.

Instructions: Set the Instant Pot to 'Saute' mode and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Add ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart and browning it with the bacon. Add diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Saute until vegetables are tender. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, green chilies, beef broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Secure the Instant Pot lid, select 'Pressure Cook' mode, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Serve the smoky bacon chili hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Our Bacon Chili is a hearty and flavorful chili recipe that combines the rich flavors of beef, pork, and crispy bacon. It's the perfect comfort food for a chilly day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 lb ground pork. 6 slices of bacon, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 2 tablespoons chili powder. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cook the chopped bacon in a big pot over medium heat until it's crispy. Take out and place the bacon aside. Add the ground pork and beef to the same pot. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks and cook until browned. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Saut the onion until it becomes transparent. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and salt and pepper. For twenty to thirty minutes, simmer the chili over low heat, stirring from time to time. Top the hot bacon chili with crispy bacon bits for garnish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes