Breakfast Chili | The Recipe Critic

Breakfast Chili is comforting, tasty and will fill you up for hours! A combination of sausage, bacon, tomato sauce, beans, and plenty of tasty seasonings come together for a unique morning meal you will love! Top it off with fried eggs and fresh cilantro for major flavor!

What is Breakfast Chili?

There’s almost nothing better than a piping hot bowl of chili when it’s cold outside, so why not make a breakfast version and enjoy it no matter the time of day! This chili recipe is pretty traditional with ground meat, veggies, broth, beans, and bold spices, but to give it a breakfast spin, the recipe uses breakfast sausage for the meat, bacon is added in, and fried eggs are cracked over the top before serving. If you’ve never tried eggs over your chili, now’s the time. It’s incredibly flavorful!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This breakfast chili recipe joins your favorite classic chili ingredients with some of the classic breakfast ingredients. Including sausage, bacon, and eggs for a tasty kick that’s perfect to enjoy during the cooler months. You can find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

• Breakfast Sausage: Adds savory flavor and protein to the chili.
• Bacon: I love adding bacon to any chili recipe because it adds deep, rich, savory flavor.
• Onion: Sautéed for a touch of sweetness and texture.
• Beef Broth: A savory base that gives the chili the perfect consistency.
• Tomato Sauce: Adds extra thickness and depth of flavor.
• Tomatoes & Green Chiles: Spiced tomatoes for a kick of flavor. I like to use Rotel brand. Be sure to grab ‘mild’, if you’re sensitive to spice.
• Beans: Chili beans and kidney beans are a great duo to add extra protein, fiber and creaminess.
• Spices: A blend of chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and ground black pepper makes this breakfast chili taste amazing!
• Eggs: Cracked over the top of the cooked chili for a fun breakfast twist!

How to Make Breakfast Chili

Chili for breakfast might sound strange, but one bite of this thick, rich, and flavorful meal, and you’ll be hooked! Everyone who tries this absolutely loves it! You guys have to trust me, give it a try, you won’t regret it!

1. Cook the Sausage and Bacon: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until no pink remains. Stir the sausage and break it into small pieces as it cooks. Remove the sausage and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and most of the grease, leaving a couple of tablespoons in the pot.
2. Sauté the Onion: Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the onions are cooked and translucent.
3. Combine and Simmer: Add the sausage, bacon, beef broth, tomato sauce, Rotel, canned beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat before reducing the heat to medium-low and simmering for about 30 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Serve: Once the flavors have developed and you are ready to serve the chili, crack 4 eggs into the pot and cover for 3-4 minutes. Once the egg whites are cooked through and the yolks are cooked to your preference, serve with your desired toppings and enjoy.

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