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Barbecue Bean and Cheese Chili
A good chili is meant to be bold and should be exploding with full-bodied flavors and this recipe delivers just that.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Servings
8
Ingredients
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2
lbs.
lean ground beef
2
medium onions
coarsely chopped
2
Tbsp.
chili powder
2
tsp.
cinnamon
2
tsp.
cumin
1
cup
barbecue sauce
Try Caraluzzi's Honey Barbecue Sauce
1
28 oz. can
crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
Try Caraluzzi's Crushed Tomatoes
1
15 oz. can
tomato sauce
2
14 oz. cans
black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4
cup
real bacon bits or crumbled cooked bacon
2
cups
8 oz. Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese or Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Instructions
Brown ground beef with onions in a 4-quart saucepan 8 to 10 minutes; pour off drippings
Stir in chili powder, cinnamon and cumin; cook 1 minute
Add barbecue sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and black beans; mix well
Bring to a boil over high heat
Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes
Stir in 1 cup cheese and bacon bits
Ladle into bowls, top with remaining cheese
Notes
Photo and recipe courtesy of Sargento.