Smoky Beef-and-Bacon Chili

Name: Smoky Beef-and-Bacon Chili
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)*; 1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; About 1 tsp. salt; 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or regular crushed tomatoes; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 cup flavorful, medium-bodied beer, such as Anchor Steam; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire; 1 can (14.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained; Sour cream, sliced green onions, and/or coarsely shredded cheddar cheese for topping

"Bacon, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spicy smoked paprika give this easy-to-make chili recipe a deep, complex flavor. While it's great right after you make it, it's even better the next day. Serve with warm cornbread for a complete meal...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped

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1 large onion, finely chopped

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1 large garlic clove, minced

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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

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1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

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1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce)*

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1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

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About 1 tsp. salt

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1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes or regular crushed tomatoes

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1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

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1 cup flavorful, medium-bodied beer, such as Anchor Steam

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1 teaspoon Worcestershire

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1 can (14.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained

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Sour cream, sliced green onions, and/or coarsely shredded cheddar cheese for topping

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