The perfect all-around chili recipe, this Warm You Up Beef and Bean Chili has all of your favorite chili ingredients, plus some bacon for added smokiness.
Originally posted October 15, 2008 – I have about a bazillion chili recipes already, but you can never have too many chili recipes, right? This Beef and Bean Chili recipe comes from way back in the archives, and is a delicious dinner idea for those cold nights. We seem to be turning to a chili recipe or a soup at least once or twice a week lately. This chili recipe gets a depth of flavor because it starts with a little bit of bacon, and that bacon really makes it stand out amongst many other chili recipes. I know I’ll be getting lots of use out of this recipe through the upcoming cold months!
The original post from 2008 follows:
Did you know that October is National Chili Month? And what better way is there to welcome in the cooler weather than with ah steaming bowl of chili and a side of cornbread? This chili should have you ready to face the cooler temperatures!
We had snow last weekend in Utah. Yes – snow already. At 1pm on Sunday, I had to scrape about an inch and a half of it off of my car. I guess there’s a reason why they say that Utah has The Greatest Snow on Earth. Too bad I’m not a skier! But with the snow and the cooler weather, it just gives me more of an excuse to make up comforting bowls of chili and cornbread!!
Looking for more chili recipes?
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New Mexican Red Pork Chili
Butternut Squash Chili with Beef
Flatlander Chili
Slow Cooker Chili from Cooking Classy
Cowboy Chili from Chef in Training
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Warm You Up Beef and Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 12 oz beef broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Frank’s red hot
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- desired toppings - sour cream shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, etc.
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Discard all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and the jalapeño and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the beef broth. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about two-thirds. Stir in the chili powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the diced tomato and tomato sauce and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer until the chili thickens, about 30 minutes. Stir in the kidney beans and the reserved bacon and cook until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with your favorite chili toppings.
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Chef E says
National chili month, I guess I just made it before it ended, with my Chai Lamb Chili recipe last night!
Anonymous says
I made this a few days ago — SO GOOD!!! Thank you for posting!
shweetpotato says
Ok YUM 😀 I am from Utah too, I think I have everything but the bacon for this recipe I need to give it a try , Carm
Satisfying my Sweet Tooth says
I was so sad about the snow too. It’s way too early for that! But, on the bright side, I do love chili and I guess it’s a perfect month to make it.
Shari@Whisk: a food blog says
Oh, this makes me want to make a big vat of chili! Thanks for inspiring!
Sylvie says
Chili seems to be popular in the blog world this week and I have to say yours looks very, very tempting. I’d quite like to get my spoon and get stuck right in!
Kevin says
That looks good! It has been too long since I last had chili.
Shari says
I saw this recipe the other day & knew I had to try it. I cooked up the beginning part early this am, before my husband got up. He came out & said "something sure smells good" I told him I was working on supper!!! It is now in the crock pot, warming away!!!
Bellini Valli says
I can’t think of a better way to usher in a new season than with a huge bowl of chili!!
hot garlic says
Yum! I don’t really need much warming at the moment, but if I did I would dig into this like a mule eating an apple!
Congrats on being part of the new blog! I checked it out, can’t wait to see more!
Grace says
i sure didn’t know that about october, although it makes perfect sense. your chili sounds fantastic, and i’m even more smitten with your cornbread. ah, comfort. 🙂
Anonymous says
hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and i love it! thanks so much for the experiments. I too am a fellow experimentational baker and i appreciate your enthusiasm. (sometimes my husband gets mad because i can’t make the same recipe twice.
I am going to make this chili as soon as it cools down. ok… maybe sooner!
thanks for the excellent blog.
Angela
~Holly says
Perfect! Just in time for fall! 🙂
Darius T. Williams says
Looks good – really…and I’m LOVING that cornbread!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Prudy says
Congrats on your zuppa gig. I’ve got to get there and I bet your writing will just do the trick to get me throught the door. I love that cornbread recipe and the chili looks like a big warm hug.
kamailesfood says
I have to admit I was excited when it snowed. I love winter. Anyway, your chili sounds fantastic. I love that it has bacon in it. 🙂 The cornbread also looks fabulous.
Katie says
Your chili spiced cornbread sounds great. I keep meaning to try and make this myself.
Candy says
Love the chili! I wish it would cool down here so I could fix it.
Patsyk says
Our weather has been so weird this month, that I haven’t thought about chili yet… but, your picture has me thinking it’s going to be time soon! I love the cornbread you made, too.
Madam Chow says
I’ve been thinking of making a pot of chili for my husband, and this one looks great! Hope you and baby are doing well, too!
Happy cook says
Wow that bowl of chilli looks delicious.
Maria says
I love chilli con carne and make it often. Your recipe looks delish and I’m always open to new recipes!
Maria
x
Mary says
I love chili! And this one looks really tasty. Who knew there was a whole month dedicated to chili?
And I’m jealous you have snow. I don’t ski either, but I just like snow.
Rosie says
Oh this is a wonderful chili I must try this one out! I didn’t know it was national chili month either – I learn something new each day!
How exciting for you Debs to be writing for another blog!
Rosie x
Mary says
Chili and cornbread – a wonderful combo! Your cornbread recipe looks really fabulous.
Chocolate Shavings says
A warm bowl of chili while it’s snowing outside seems wonderful
Deborah!
Suzana says
Oh, I love chili! The cornbread seems like a delicious one to have along with the chili in a cold day. Perfect!
Paula says
Did you say, National. Chili. Month.? Oh, I’m soooo there. Wow, you have snow already! This chili and cornbread would be perfect on a cold day!
TheKeilShpeel says
That looks delicious.. Thanks.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A gorgeous chili! Highly comforting and so satisfying!
Cheers,
Rosa
Manger La Ville says
Wow – national chili month- but do we really need a reason to celebrate. Sounds hearty and delicious. Plus the cornbread sounds spicy and yummy.
glamah16 says
Girl, how many blogs do you have! I love a good chili.
Carla says
mmm, I love chili! I have yet to find the absolute best chili ever – it’s one of those things, you know? Sadly, I don’t even know if I know what I want from it. I will have to give this recipe a try, it looks awfully tasty an simple.
Snow in October; normally I would have scoffed as such an idea. However, last weekend we had our first snowfall as well[North Dakota aka South Canada]. I have ordered a super coat for this winter in preparation.
nicole says
I love chili. That sounds so good right now.
Ari (Baking and Books) says
I did not know that October is National Chili Month! How cool & thanks for bringing it to our attention with such a yummy recipe.
kimberleyblue says
I love chili and am always looking for new recipes to try out (still haven’t found “the one”) – I’m excited to give this one a try.
noble pig says
I always host my chili contest in December, maybe I should change that!
Peabody says
I did not know it was Chili month. I should make some…with bacon.
Deb says
That chili looks and sounds delish! Even though we are now heading towards summer, it’s still not too warm for a bowl of chili. And how exciting to be writing for the Cafe Zupas blog. Will look forward to reading it.
Debbie says
I love chili especially with cornbread on the side!
Cakespy says
Chili is my comfort food weakness! I love it, I am going to add this one to my chili collection!
Meeta says
while that shili looks warmy and soothing i am eying up the recipe for the corn bread. together this is simply perfect for cooler days!
Erin says
This looks so good! I love chili, especially during colder months! It’s always perfect with cornbread. It’s hard to believe that some places are getting snow already- I’m in South Carolina and it’s been in the 80s the past few days!
kat says
how fun that you are contributing to another blog.
Jamie @ Baldwin Bungalow says
I’ve never heard of putting bacon in chili – now I’m going to have to try this! Thanks!
Maria says
How exciting for you! I have never been there? Where is this place in Utah?? I better scout it out! Chili and cornbread are tasting extra good right now!
Freya says
Ohh, one of our all time favourite dishes!! This chilli sounds sooo good and I adore cornbread!!
Look forward to reading your new posts too!!