Cowboy Chili
  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pot.

  3. Add half of beef to drippings in pot. Cook until well browned, 6 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove browned beef from pot with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings. Repeat process with remaining beef.

  4. Add jalapeños, bell peppers, and onion to drippings in pot; sauté until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, scraping bottom of pot occasionally to release browned bits. Add garlic to pan; sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and salt; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

  5. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil. Return beef and bacon to pot. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 ½ hours. Stir cooked bacon into chili.

  6. Ladle chili into bowls. Top with assorted toppings.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🌶️Chili

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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