SMOKY BEEF-AND-BACON CHILI

Smoky Beef-And-Bacon Chili image

Provided by NurseAmbre

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 slices thick slab bacon
1 large onion
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can regular crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beer
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
sour cream
scallion
grated cheese

Steps:

In a large heavy bottomed pot over med. high heat, cook bacon, stirring until it just begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion, lower heat to med., cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 7 minutes. Uncover pan, stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute.
Increase heat to med.-high and add ground beef; break it up with a wooden spoon and stir gently until it loses its raw color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices and 1 tsp salt and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beer, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook 30 minutes.
Add beans and cook 10 minutes uncovered. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve warm with toppings on the side.