First Place Chili: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
First Place Chili is a hearty comfort food featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey Choose your preferred meat.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed Canned beans for convenience.
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed Canned beans for convenience.
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- 2 tablespoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust to taste.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese For garnish.
- sour cream For garnish.
- chopped green onions For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the last 10 minutes, add the corn.
Serving
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can be frozen for 4-6 months. Adjust spices and add vegetables for variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
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