Equipment
- Soup Pot (Greenpan Ceramic)
Ingredients
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. Chipotle chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cup beef broth (I used Kettle & Fire)
- 1 cup black beans or more!
- 14.5 oz. fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- Any toppings you would like!
Instructions
- Slice the bacon into small pieces, add to the soup pot, cook, and then remove once golden.
- Keep 1-2 Tbsp. of bacon grease in the pot and discard the rest.
- Chop the onion and add it to the pot.
- Cook until soft (3-5 mins), then add the chopped jalapeño and minced garlic.
- Cook for a minute, then add the ground beef.
- Break apart into chunks and cook for a few minutes (3-5 mins).
- Add all of the dry seasonings (chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper).
- Stir in, mixing well, and cook for another 3-5 mins.
- Add the beef broth, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and cooked bacon.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour!
- Serve with your favorite toppings
- Enjoy!!
Notes
GLUTEN-FREE SUBSTITUTIONS: For those of you who need it, I always like to talk about substitutions to make this meal gluten-free. There are no gluten concerns with this recipe!
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