CHILI BAKE

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Instead of simmering on the stovetop, this chill bakes in the oven. When my family smells this baking, they run to the kitchen to ask, "is it ready yet?" - Helen Gabraith, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cook the beef, onion and green pepper in drippings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; add the remaining ingredients. Stir in bacon; mix well. , Transfer to an ovenproof Dutch oven or greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until thick and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.