Spicy Beef Chili with Beans
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This recipe is just right for a family meal or a casual party.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
1/4 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, tomatoes chopped, juices reserved
2 15 1/2-ounce cans hot chili beans (with chipotle peppers) or other canned chili beans
1 1.48-ounce package chili seasoning mix
Grated cheddar cheese
Chopped onions
Sour cream
Preparation
Step 1
Sauté bacon in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until brown, about 4 minutes. Drain off fat and discard. Add beef to pot and sauté until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, beans and chili seasoning mix. Bring chili to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Ladle chili into bowls. Serve, passing cheese, onions and sour cream separately.
