Chili Con Carne (The Best)

Ingredients

• Chili

  • 1/4 lb (115 g) bacon, diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 lb (900 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ancho chili powder (see note)
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) beef broth
  • 2 cans (19 oz/540 ml each) red beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes

• Corn Salad

  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup (25 g) cilantro stems and leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice

• Pickled Red Onions

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt