Smokey Apple Bacon Chili

Submitted by ERock666

"I wrote this recipe along with my Dad in November of 2007. It's a sweet, smokey, new twist on chili. It's great topped with Shredded sharp cheddar cheese. It also won first place for Non-Traditional Chili at a school cookoff."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 1 Pot
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 lb hickory smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1⁄2 large sweet onions, Diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, De-seeded, De-veined, Diced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1⁄2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
• 15 ounces tomato paste (1 1/2 small cans)
• 3 medium cortland apples

directions

1. In a large saucepan, fry Bacon until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Sautee onions and peppers in bacon grease. About 3-5 Minutes.
3. Add beef and cook until brown.
4. Add cider and one tablespoon liquid smoke. Bring to a boil.
5. Add cumin, bay leaf, salt, cayenne, garlic and chili powder and mix.
6. Add beans, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about two and a half hours or until thickened.
7. Remove the core from the apples and cut into a medium to large dice.
8. Add bacon, apples, and the half teaspoon of Liquid Smoke and mix.
9. Serve Hot topped with Shredded Cheese.