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Thick & Chunky Beef Chili

Name: Thick & Chunky Beef Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4 quarts.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 12 ounces center-cut bacon, diced; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup chili sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional; 3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

4 quarts

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your cooking. It's a great way to serve a crowd during the big game or to warm up on a chilly evening. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

12 ounces center-cut bacon, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup honey
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings.
Brown beef in drippings. Add onion; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return bacon to pan. Stir in the next 12 ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours.
Add beans and heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 369 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 8g fiber), 26g protein.

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