🌶️ The Best Homemade Chili
✅ A hearty, smoky, and flavorful chili made with crispy bacon, beans, and warm spices – perfect for cozy meals!
🔹 Ingredients:
◾️ 1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
◾️ 1 large onion, diced
◾️ 1 red bell pepper, diced
◾️ 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
◾️ 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
◾️ 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
◾️ 2 tbsp chili powder
◾️ 1 tsp cumin
◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste
▶️ Directions
1. 👉 Heat a large pot over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove & drain on paper towels.
2. 👉 In the same pot, sauté onion & bell pepper in bacon drippings until soft & fragrant.
3. 👉 Add tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper. Stir well.
4. 👉 Return crispy bacon to the pot. Mix everything together.
5. 👉 Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 👉 Serve hot in bowls & enjoy!
💡 5 Tips for Perfect Chili:
1. ✅ For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne pepper.
2. ✅ If you like it thicker, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
3. ✅ A squeeze of lime juice before serving brightens the flavors.
4. ✅ Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for a delicious finish.
5. ✅ Chili tastes even better the next day—store overnight for deeper flavor!
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