How to Make Bacon Cider Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful chili recipe to warm you up on a chilly day, look no further than this Bacon Cider Chili. This dish is the perfect combination of smoky bacon, sweet apple cider, and spicy seasonings, creating a rich and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.

One of the best things about this Bacon Cider Chili is its versatility. You can easily customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer...

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups hard apple cider (such as Samuel Smith®)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 2 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion; reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef to the pot; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour diced tomatoes, apple cider, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir pinto beans into the pot. Simmer, uncovered, until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 896mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 576mg