This Smoky Maple Bacon-Beef Chili is rich, bold, and full of flavor! Crispy bacon, ground beef, and a perfect balance of smoky heat and sweet maple syrup come together in one pot.
**Ingredients:**
– 3 slices bacon, chopped
– 1 lb ground beef
– 2 tbsp Scarlet Rush Chili Powder
– 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
– 1 can pinto beans, drained
– 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, green onions
**Instructions:**
1. Cook chopped bacon in a heavy pot until crispy. Remove the bacon but leave the fat in the pot.
2. Add ground beef to the bacon fat and cook until browned.
3. Stir in Scarlet Rush Chili Powder and maple syrup. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
4. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and pinto beans. Stir to combine.
5. Let the chili simmer for 20–30 minutes until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
6. Serve hot with shredded cheddar and green onions.
Made with Scarlet Rush Chili Powder from Pepper Punch Gourmet
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