Bacon And Breakfast Sausage Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with bacon and beef breakfast sausage, perfect for cozy evenings.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large soup pot For cooking the chili.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices Center Cut Bacon
- 1 whole White Onion, finely diced
- 1 whole Poblano or Bell Pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced or grated
- 1 pound Beef Breakfast Sausage
- 1 packet Chili Seasoning
- 28 oz Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 cups Beef Broth to desired consistency
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until fully crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- In the same pot with the remaining bacon grease, add the diced onion and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the beef sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until the sausage is fully browned and cooked through, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chili seasoning, crushed tomatoes, and enough beef broth to reach your desired consistency. Chop or crumble the cooked bacon and add it back into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the chili thickens to your desired consistency.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. This chili pairs wonderfully with cornbread or over rice for a hearty meal.