Italian Style Chili

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat before setting aside.

Step 2

Add the beef and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste, garlic, chili powders, cumin and paprika, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 5

Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, balsamic vinegar, italian seasoning, and bacon, bring ro a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10+ minutes. *****

Step 6

Add the cream and cheese, mix, letting the cheese melt into the sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat before setting aside.

Step 8

Add the beef and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Step 9

Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender.

Step 10

Add the tomato paste, garlic, chili powders, cumin and paprika, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 11

Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, balsamic vinegar, italian seasoning, and bacon, bring ro a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10+ minutes. *****

Step 12

Add the cream and cheese, mix, letting the cheese melt into the sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.