Sweet and Spicy Chili
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet and Spicy Chili
Description
This chili recipe calls for browning a large quantity of ground beef with onions and garlic before draining excess fat. Canned tomato sauces and diced tomatoes add body and acidity. Black beans and Navy beans, rinsed and drained, contribute creaminess and texture. Pimentos add mild sweetness and subtle complexity, while bay leaves and dried thyme provide herbal notes.
Chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes season the dish to balance heat with sweetness and herbaceous undertones. The chili simmers for at least half an hour, or longer to develop more complex flavors and a thicker consistency. Before serving, bay leaves are removed. Optional garnishes can include shredded cheese and chopped onions to complement the robust flavors.
This recipe is suited for feeding a crowd or making ahead. It pairs well with noodles or cornbread and can be adjusted in quantity. Leftovers store well refrigerated, making it practical for multiple meals.
Slow cooker instructions allow hands-off simmering after browning the beef, extending the cook time for even deeper flavor development.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds ground beef
- 4 small onion chopped, yellow
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 30 ounces beef stock
- 2 cans tomato sauce (15 ounces each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces each, petite, with juice
- 1 can black beans 15.5 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Navy beans 15.5 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Pimentos chopped
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried leaf
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili powder (plus an additional 2 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar, to taste
- dash oregano
- dash red pepper flakes
Instructions
Stovetop Directions:
- In a large saucepan, brown ground beef, onions and garlic. Drain off any fat. 4 pounds ground beef, 4 small yellow onions, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Mix well and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes. The longer you simmer the soup, the more the flavors deepen. 30 ounces beef stock, 2 cans tomato sauce, 1 can tomato sauce, 2 cans petite diced tomatoes with juice, 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 can navy beans, rinsed and drained, 1/2 cup pimentos, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, 4 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1/2 cup chili powder, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, dash oregano, dash red pepper flakes
- Discard the bay leaves and serve. Garnish with green onions, shredded cheese and red onions, if desired.
Slow Cooker Directions:
- In a large saucepan, brown ground beef, onions and garlic. Drain.
- Place the browned beef in a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover the slow cooker and cook the chili on low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
- Make the chili a day ahead and let it simmer in a crockpot for deeper flavor.
- Serve chili with noodles, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions on the side for customizable toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The recipe can be halved for smaller servings without altering flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 296g | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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