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Bacon Beef Quick Chili

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz each pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium 6-8 minutes until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; leave drippings.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high; brown beef in drippings about 6-7 minutes, breaking up with a spoon.
  3. Cook onion and garlic about 4 minutes until soft; stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add coffee, tomatoes, beans, chiles, broth, and sugar; stir in bacon.
  5. Boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  6. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately with cornbread or tortilla chips.