Fiery Homemade Chili Recipe to Spice Up Your Mealtime

Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground beef, or adjust to your liking
• 1 chopped onion, or more if desired
• 1 lb of savory bacon
• 2 cans of kidney beans (15 oz each), with their juices
• 2 cans of baked beans (15 oz each), with their liquids
• 1 can of diced stewed tomatoes (28 oz)
• ½ cup of natural brown sugar
• 2 tbsp of barbecue rub (like Great American Spice Co.™ Pit Master)
• 2 tbsp of chili powder
• 1 tbsp of hot sauce with habanero base (like Backdraft Fire Sauce®)
• 2 tsp of garlic powder

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, mingle ground beef with onion; stir and cook until beautifully browned, which should take around 5 to 8 minutes. Remember to drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Next, in a separate large skillet, lay down some bacon and let it sizzle over medium-high heat. Turn it from time to time until it reaches a lovely brown color all over; this usually takes about 10 minutes. Once done, drain the bacon and proceed to chop it into delightful pieces.

Step 3

Now, in a large pot, combine the savory beef mixture, the crispy bacon, kidney beans, baked beans, juicy tomatoes, a sprinkle of brown sugar, a dash of barbeque rub, a hint of chili powder, a kick of hot sauce, and a pinch of garlic powder. Allow this flavorful concoction to simmer over medium-low heat, giving it a gentle stir every half an hour, until it's bubbling away contentedly, for about 2 to 3 hours. When done, set the pot aside and let the chili cool for around 30 minutes.

Step 4

For best results, refrigerate the chili for a blissful 8 hours up to overnight to let all those flavors meld together perfectly.

Step 5

When you're ready to serve, reheat the chili gently over low heat, stirring every half an hour for at least 4 hours. This slow and steady reheating ensures all the flavors have fully developed before you dive in for a delicious meal.