Easy Chipotle Beef and Bean Chili with Bacon Recipe

Easy Chipotle Beef and Bean Chili with Bacon is a hearty, smoky, and flavor-packed recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.

This Easy Chipotle Beef and Bean Chili with Bacon brings bold Southwest flavor to your table in under an hour. A chipotle pepper adds a deep, smoky heat that perfectly complements the savory ground beef and tender beans, while bacon adds that irresistible, crispy finish.

Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this chili is both satisfying and simple to make. Each bite is loaded with rich, spicy flavor and a hint of smokiness, making it a go-to comfort meal that feels slow-cooked, but comes together quickly.

Serve your Easy Chipotle Beef and Bean Chili with Bacon topped with sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions for a complete meal. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to warm you up and leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon groun cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 ounce can black beans
• 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo
• sour cream, optional
• 3 scallions, sliced – optional

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, add bacon and place over medium heat.
2. Cook bacon until golden brown and crisp. Remove and place on plate lined with paper towels.
3. Drain all, but 1 teaspoon bacon fat from pan.
4. Add onion and ground beef and stir, breaking apart beef until cooked through.
5. Add chili powder, onion powder, cumin and black pepper, stir to incorporate.
6. Add black beans and tomatoes, stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
7. Add tomato paste and chipotle chili, stir breaking it apart into the chili.
8. Place lid ajar on top and reduce heat to low. Cook fro 25 minutes.
9. Remove and ladle into bowls. Top with sour cream, crispy bacon and scallions. Enjoy!

This Easy Chipotle Beef and Bean Chili with Bacon makes a great meal on a camping trip or weekend vacation because it’s portable and easy to reheat as well.