Name: Sunday Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (a generous 1 1/2 cups each)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces; half of an onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno, minced; 4 carrots, minced (optional); 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 28-ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes; 2 14-ounce cans beans, rinsed and drained (I like black beans and pinto beans); 2 cups beef or chicken broth (plus more to thin as needed); toppings: avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, red onion, cilantro