How to make One Bowl Hearty Smoky Bacon Chili

Name: Hearty Smoky Bacon Chili
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 frozen meatballs; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 5 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel); 3/4 cup chili beans

by Stephanie February 3, 2023

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This recipe for One Bowl Hearty Smoky Bacon Chili is perfect when you’re craving chili, and you just need a single serving for a hearty dinner or lunch.

Title image with close up of the blue bowl of chili topped with shredded cheddar on a red napkin next to a spoon with crackers behind it.

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Why You’ll Love this Hearty Bacon Chili Recipe

It takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish.
It’s full of meat using frozen meatballs.
It’s got bacon!
You can make it in a bowl or a mug.
It’s all made in the microwave!

Ingredients to make Smoky Bacon Chili

Ingredients to make a single bowl of smoky bacon chili

Frozen Meatballs
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chiles)
1 can Chili Beans (or Ranch style beans)
ground cumin

How to make One Bowl Hearty Bacon Chili

Collage image of making the steps for the the blue bowl of chili on a red napkin

Take 3-4 frozen meatballs and place in microwave-safe bowl and cook for 60 seconds.

When meatballs are done, break them apart with a fork.

Add 1/4 cup of the chili beans with the meatballs and smash them all together.

Mix in the rest of the ingredients – half the can of Rotel, 1/2 cup of the chili beans, 2 tablespoons of bacon bits, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.

Heat for 90 seconds.

the blue bowl of chili on a red napkin with a spoon in it

Remove from the microwave and sprinkle with cheese, onions, and add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Enjoy immediately.

Close up image of a hand holding a cracker topped with chili and cheese over the blue bowl of chili on a red napkin with crackers in the background.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely! You can make this ahead of time, keep it in a sealed container in the fridge, and skip the last 90 seconds of heating. Then, when you’re ready to eat, heat it for 90 seconds to 2 minutes and add the toppings.

How do you store leftovers?

This is just one bowl, so most likely you won’t have leftovers. But if you do, just store it in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge and reheat when you’re ready to eat.

Recipes to go with One Bowl Chili

1 serving

Hearty Smoky Bacon Chili

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

3-4 frozen meatballs
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
5 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
3/4 cup chili beans

Instructions

Take 3-4 frozen meatballs and place in microwave-safe bowl and cook for 60 seconds.
When meatballs are done, break them apart with a fork.
Add 1/4 cup of the chili beans with the meatballs and smash them all together.
Mix in the rest of the ingredients - half the can of Rotel, 1/2 cup of the chili beans, 2 tablespoons of bacon bits, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
Heat for 90 seconds.
Remove from the microwave and sprinkle with cheese, onions, and add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 2040mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 13gSugar: 18gProtein: 22g

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