Bacon, Beans & Beer Chili

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 728.8
  • Total Fat: 44.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 141.2 mg
  • Sodium: 778.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 46.2 g

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Introduction

From High Flavor Low Labor cook book From High Flavor Low Labor cook book
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    6 slices Bacon, cut in 1/2" pieces
    Chili powder, 1.5 tsp
    Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, 1 tbsp
    *paprika, smoked, 3 tsp
    *Dried Oregano, 2 tsp
    Brown Sugar, 4.5 tsp packed
    Onions, raw, 1 large chopped
    Jarred Jalapeno Peppers, 2tbs diced
    Garlic, 4 clove minced
    80/20 ground beef chuck, 2.36lbs
    Amber Beer, 6 oz
    12 oz can Beans, drained
    Natural Directions diced tomatoes, 15 oz can drained

    Optional not included in calories,
    Juice of 1 lime
    Chopped fresh cilantro
    Sour cream
    All added just before serving

Directions

Heat pan on med low heat, sautéed bacon about 3 minutes until fat is rendered and just starting to brown. Add spices and sautéed 3 minutes more stirring constantly. Add onions, garlic and jalapeños and sauté 3 more minutes. Add ground beef and sauté 5 minutes. Add beer, tomatoes and beans. Bring to simmer then reduce heat to low and cook 15-30 minutes stirring occasionally . Just before serving stir in lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream or shredded cheese.

Serving Size: 5 servings approximately 1.5 cups each

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KALEAANNE.