This Bacon Chili Recipe is so easy to put together and tastes great! Spice up chili with some bacon for a wonderful smoked chili flavor!
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This c=is a simple stovetop chili recipe for those busy but chilly nights when you want a hot and steamy, hearty meal. I love the addition of bacon to make this chili bursting with flavor.
This week has been a busy one for me. I finally caught up on my laundry from BlogHer and adjusting to being back at work. We are getting ready for the new school year at work and I am amazed at how quickly each year goes by.
We also had a great time this weekend watching a local band at a concert and attending a street festival in San Clemente. It was a really fun weekend and I wish weekends did not go by so fast. In the spirit of Bacon Month, I am sharing this original recipe for Bacon Chili. It is very tasty and has a little bite to it.
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It is perfect for supper or as a tailgate or barbecue side dish. I like to keep the canned beans in stock so that I can make this dinner anytime I
have ground beef and bacon in the refrigerator (which is quite often).
If you have bacon lovers in the house, they are sure to enjoy this dish.
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For more great chili recipes, check out:
- Zero Points Chili Recipe - One of our top recipes, made by thousands.
- Stovetop White Chicken Chili- A quick dinner idea made on your stovetop.
- Slow Cooker White Chili - Make chili in your slow cooker for those busy days.
- Wendy's Copycat Chili Recipe - Tastes just like the chili you get at Wendy's.
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Bacon Chili
📖 Recipe
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Bacon Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ⅓ cup onions chopped
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans
- 1 15 oz can black beans
- 1 15 oz can chili con carne no beans
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 strips bacon cooked and drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- cheddar cheese optional for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onions in a frying pan over medium heat. Drain oil and place beef and onion in a pot.
Add kidney beans, black beans, chili con carne,bacon, garlic, red pepper, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add tomatoes. If you like your chili a little thinner, you can add ¾ cup water at this time. Simmer 15 additional minutes and serve.
Nutrition
I like to top each bowl with some shredded cheddar cheese before serving. This chili goes great with sandwiches and is perfect with hot dogs and hamburgers or as is for a tailgate party.
You can make this ahead of time and keep it warm in a slow cooker at the lowest setting. Turkey chili and bacon work well with this recipe.
![Easy Bacon Chili Recipe - a favorite of ours!](https://www.organizedisland.com/wp-content/uploads/easy-chili-with-bacon-recipe.jpg)
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Stephanie
Bacon in chilli? Thats just brilliant, I bet my husband would adore this!
Tamara
I wish I hadn't read this BEFORE dinner. Now nothing will be good enough!
So excited to try it.
I'm also excited to check out the bacon recipes I see above!
Raquel
I hope you do Tamara. Aren't all these recipes great?
Sharon
I'm thinking anything with bacon is going to be good! :)! I'm not a big chili fan, but perhaps I could be persuaded with a bit of bacon!
Raquel
Ah...maybe we could make some bacon soup Sharon. I'll have to try that!
AJ
As long as you keep posting bacon recipes, I'll keep reading. 😉
Raquel
LOL - Thanks AJ 🙂
Erlene
This sounds fabulous. I'm planning on doing a roundup post at the end of the month and picking some of the recipes featuring bacon that are linked up on Merry Monday. I would love it if you came over and linked this one up.
Raquel
Thanks Erlene. I am coming by to link up.
Raquel
Thanks for stopping by Erlene! I tried to link up but the party is closed. I will try next week on Merry Monday! Love your site by the way!
Kelli's Kitchen
Oh yum! It's almost chili time here - give or take about 6 weeks - and I'm going to be making this one for sure! Pinning!
Raquel
Thanks Kelli! I hope you try it!
Stacy
Oh, man! Another thing I never thought to put bacon in. And why the heck not?!! Brilliant, Raquel!
Joey Lynn Resciniti (@BTaC_blog)
Bacon makes everything better! My daughter would stage a riot if I changed my chili recipe, but my husband and I would definitely give this a try. I'm thinking it might be time for her to just cook her own food...
Raquel
I bet your recipe is really good Joey! I love when my kids cook (which is not often enough I will say). Thanks for stopping by!
Becca from It's Yummi!
Ohhh yeah... EVERYTHING is better with bacon! Perfect timing, too... it's in the 40's here in Wisconsin today!