Easy Beef and Bean Chili

Easy Beef and Bean Chili

A super easy and tasty beef and bean chili!

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ingredients

• 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices (optional)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans red kidney beans (or black beans or pinto beans)
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan and set aside, draining the drippings.
2. Add the beef and onions to the pan and cook, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until the beef is cooked through before draining any excess grease.
3. Add the garlic, chili powders, cumin, and paprika and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the bacon, tomatoes, beans, oregano, worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to 2 + hours, covered, before seasoning with salty and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 407, Fat 17g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0.8g), Cholesterol 53mg, Sodium 452mg, Carbs 39g (Fiber 11g, Sugars 9g), Protein 25g

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