Spicy Chili
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Chili
Description
Spicy Chili features browned ground beef and optional sausage combined with diced onions and colorful bell and jalapeño peppers. Its seasoning blend includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a balance of acidity and sweetness from lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar. The addition of kidney beans and fire roasted tomatoes enriches its texture and body, while V8 juice introduces a subtle vegetable undertone. Slow-cooked or pressure cooked, the simmering process allows the flavors to deepen and the ingredients to tenderize.
The chili delivers a robust taste profile with varied textures from tender meat, softened peppers, and creamy beans. Adjusting jalapeño peppers and tomato products alters the heat and freshness. This dish works well served on its own, alongside rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips, adding flexibility as a main meal or casual side.
For practical use, the recipe offers stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot options. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to two days or can be frozen for longer storage, maintaining flavor integrity through proper reheating. Substitutions for meat and beans accommodate dietary preferences without sacrificing the dish's character.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef , or use half sausage and half ground beef
- 1 green pepper , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 3 jalapeno pepper diced (seeds and veins removed for less spice, small
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/3 cup chili powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
- 3 cups V8 juice or regular, spicy, hot
- 16 oz can Kidney Beans
- 1 .5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef and ground sausage (if using), with a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and remove meat to a plate.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the pot and sauté on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add spices, ketchup, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, and V8. Stir well. Add beans, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.
- Return the ground meat to the pot and bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1-2 hours.
Notes
- Optional slow cooker and Instant Pot methods simplify preparation and cooking.
- Adjust the spiciness easily by removing jalapeño seeds or adding hotter peppers or spices.
- Ground turkey or vegetarian bean-only versions can replace traditional meat for variation.
- Chili can be made 1-2 days in advance to enhance flavor profiles before serving.
- Properly cooled chili freezes up to 3 months and reheats well on stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 729mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1466mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 4161IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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