Little Known, Less Cared About Chili
Ingreadient
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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½ pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
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1 ½ pounds ground beef
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 cups water
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3 (15.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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¼ cup chili powder
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste (Optional)
Direction
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Cook onion and bacon together in a large pot over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, and cumin; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in water, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 1 hour. Skim excess grease if desired.
