How to Make Homemade Chili: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make a delicious homemade chili using turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon back to the pot.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chili sit for a few hours or overnight.
- Top with cheese or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 680 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: homemade chili, turkey bacon, comfort food