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4.11 from 19 votes

Ground Beef & Bacon Baked Bean Chili

A heart chili with a base of baked beans, this version is infused with crumbled ground beef, bacon, and an added bit of sweetness from maple syrup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Chili, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thick cut bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 2 28 oz cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 28 oz cans pork and beans, undrained
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • Add the bacon, beef, and onion to a large skillet. Cook until everything's cooked through. Drain all of the fat. Transfer the meat mixture to a large pot.
  • Add the canned tomatoes & beans to the pot. Stir in the broth, along with all the seasonings, and syrup. 
  • Bring the chili to a boil. Stir, reducing the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 hours or until the mixture's thickened and all the flavors have combined.