Bob’s Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins

Servings:
6

Ingredients

Directions

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.

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.

Recipe Tip

You can use black beans, pinto beans, pink beans, or small red beans in place of kidney beans. And you can use more or less water to thin or thicken the chili.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)