Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans

Name: Quick Beef-&-Bacon Chili & Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 lb streaky bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (8 3/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shrededed (1 cup); 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (for garnish); 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish

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Recipe by Dr. Jenny

Another winner from our "The Chili Cookbook" by Norman Kolpas. This was easy to make, came together quickly, and made for a tasty lunch. We omitted the sour cream as neither of us really care for it.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

tablespoons vegetable oil
4

medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3

medium onions, finely chopped
1

green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
¹⁄₂

lb streaky bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strips
³⁄₄

lb lean ground beef
1

tablespoon chili powder
1

tablespoon cayenne pepper
1

tablespoon ground cumin
1

(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2

(8 3/4 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
2

tablespoons tomato paste
1

tablespoon brown sugar
1

tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1

teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄

lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shrededed (1 cup)
1

medium red onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
¹⁄₂

cup sour cream, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, bell pepper and bacon, and saute until onions are translucent and bacon begins to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add beef and saute, stirring to break up meat into fine particles, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
Add chili powder, cayenne and cumin and saute 1 minute more.
Add remaining ingredients, except garnishes, bring to a boil and continue simmering until thick, about 20 minutes.
Serve in individual bowls garnished with cheese, onion, and sour cream.

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