Frontiersman Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Garnishes (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic cloves finely. Set aside.
- 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
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
- 4
- 5
Add the Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Mix well.
- 6
Season the Dish
Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Frontiersman
Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!