My Best Chili
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 pounds ground beef (i used leaner beef with 5% fat)
- 2 cups beef stock (see notes)
- 1 pound bulk italian sausage mild, casings removed
- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans drained
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (make sure to find gluten-fre or leave it out)
- Carbohydrate 5.19642055410014 g
- Cholesterol 62.368950875 mg
- Fat 31.0477909640001 g
- Fiber 1.57416573349912 g
- Protein 12.1828979495026 g
- Saturated Fat 10.7228421433975 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (236g)
- Sodium 668.091163216028 mg
- Sugar 3.62225482060102 g
- Trans Fat 2.47224951740502 g
- Calories 349 calories
Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.In a different pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble and add to stock pot. Cook the chopped onion and pepper in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add to the stock pot.To the stock pot, add in the drained beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, basil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.After 2 hours, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste.Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day. Serve with cheese, onions, sour cream, or whatever chili toppings you prefer!
