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One-Pot Chili con Carne

Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste

Servings

8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Calories

237

Cuisine

American

Category

Dinner

The humble pot of chili gets a gourmet upgrade with the addition of bacon and tender Wagyu slices stewed in a flavor-packed mix of fresh veggies, warming spices and hearty beans. Using thinner strips of beef (cooked in rendered bacon fat) lessens the cook time while also adding intense flavor. Best of all, the crispy bacon bits are the perfect topping alongside cheese, sour cream and sliced scallions.

One-Pot Chili con Carne

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Kurobuta bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 packages American Wagyu Black® fajita slices

  • 1 large yellow onion, small diced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes

  • 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • assorted toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced scallions

Directions

  1. Add the bacon to a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot set over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until all the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate and leave all remaining drippings in the pot.

  2. Increase the heat to medium-high. Season the steak with salt and pepper then add it to the pot. Cook, flipping as needed, until browned. Transfer the steak to a separate plate.

  3. Spoon out all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Reduce the heat to medium then add the diced onions, peppers and minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes (with liquid) to the pot. Bring the chili to a boil then reduce it to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

  5. Return the steak (with any juices) to the pot, then stir in the kidney beans and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and season the chili with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the reserved crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced scallions or your preferred toppings