Bacon Chili without Beans
Description
Mom's adapted recipe for beef and bacon chili without beans may start out looking chunky, but it gets nice and juicy as it simmers in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 (16 ounce) package thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, drained
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2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 medium onions, chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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3/4 cup beef stock
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1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground paprika
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
2
Cook bacon in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer bacon to the slow cooker; stir.
3
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, beef stock, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to the slow cooker; stir until well combined. Stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, cumin, basil, paprika, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
4
Cover the slow cooker; cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir; continue to cook 2 to 3 hours more.