Jul 14 2026

Frontiersman Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Make Frontiersman Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Garnishes (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves finely. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the strips of bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pot and crumble into small pieces, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

  3. 3

    Brown the Beef

    In the same pot, add the ground beef to the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot with the ground beef. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 5

    Add the Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Mix well.

  3. 6

    Season the Dish

    Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Stir to combine.

  4. 7

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Frontiersman

    Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!

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