{"id":"8b3b656b-994b-4c4f-a944-28e27db0e07b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8b3b656b-994b-4c4f-a944-28e27db0e07b","source_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/sunday-chili","title":"The Best Sunday Chili","description":"This is the BEST Sunday Chili! Beef, bacon, tomatoes, chopped veggies, beans, and spices - it's a cozy weather weekend essential!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT2H","total_time":"PT2H30M","image_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/Sunday-Chili-Square.jpg?fit=225%2C225","ingredients":[{"text":"2 teaspoons salt","item":"salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 pounds ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces","item":"bacon, cut into small pieces","quantity":6,"unit":"slice"},{"text":"half of an onion, diced","item":"half of an onion","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 jalapeno, minced","item":"jalapeno","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"4 carrots, minced (optional)","item":"carrots, minced","quantity":4,"preparation":"optional"},{"text":"2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3-4 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"one 28-ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes","item":"can fire roasted crushed tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"28-ounce"},{"text":"two 14-ounce cans beans, rinsed and drained (I like black beans and pinto beans)","item":"cans beans, rinsed and drained","quantity":2,"unit":"14-ounce","preparation":"I like black beans and pinto beans"},{"text":"2 cups beef broth or chicken broth (plus more to thin as needed)","item":"beef broth or chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more to thin as needed"},{"text":"toppings: avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, red onion, cilantro","item":"toppings: avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, red onion, cilantro"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Mix salt with ground beef. Set aside so it can get nice and salty while you prep the other ingredients. In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, fry your bacon pieces until crispy. Drain on paper towel lined plates. Pour off most of the bacon fat, but leave 1-2 tablespoons for sautéing."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and carrots. Sauté until soft and fragrant."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the ground beef and spices. Brown until fully cooked."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the tomato paste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and bacon. Bring to a low simmer. Cover it and let it hang out over low heat for at least 30-45 minutes, but ideally 2+ hours (this helps the flavors develop and this is why it’s Sunday chili). You can alternate between keeping it over a low flame and just letting it rest in the hot pot. It will thicken, so use extra water or broth to thin it out to desired consistency."},{"number":6,"text":"BOOM! Top with all your favorite toppings. Make plans to revisit this again next Sunday."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.687927+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.687927+00:00"}