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Sweet and Spicy Chili
This Sweet and Spicy Chili packs some heat by using 4 different types of hot sauce to produce a layered flavor that is complex and delicious. Smoked paprika and liquid smoke play supporting roles adding depth and smokiness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, any color
- 1 onion
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (29 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
- 2 Tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cooking, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is almost fully cooked.
- While the meat cooks, chop the bell pepper and onion.
- When the ground beef is almost fully cooked, add the chopped bell pepper and onion, cooking and stirring until the peppers and onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook, constantly stirring, for 1 additional minute.
- Next add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chipotle hot sauce, jalapeno hot sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, sriracha sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer an additional 10 minutes (or up to several hours) prior to serving.
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Notes
- Serve this chili with an assortment of your favorite toppings such as hot sauce, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced onion, sour cream, lime wedges or shredded cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1118mg
(47%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1550IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1118mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1550IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.