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son of (h)eat it up chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Melissa Baldan
San Diego, CA

When I found out that I was going to Las Vegas for the World's Food Championship to cook my chili I was super excited. I did find out that there would have to be some changes and so I set out to Perfect something that was damn near perfect to begin with...And, so it was born, Son of (H)Eat it Up Chili!

(1 rating)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For son of (h)eat it up chili

  • 1 lb
    ground beef, 94% lean
  • 1 lb
    ground sausage
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lg
    white onion, minced
  • 1
    green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3
    jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
  • 1
    habanero pepper, fresh, seeded, minced
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch
    chives, finely minced
  • 2 can
    kidney beans, drained and rinsed (14.5oz)
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes (14.5)
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (8oz)
  • 1 can
    tomato paste
  • 14 1/2 oz
    beef broth
  • 3/4 c
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin (ground)
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    anise seed

How To Make son of (h)eat it up chili

  • 1
    Cook beef and pork until brown and crumbly and no longer pink. Drain and discard any grease.
  • 2
    In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, habanero, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft.
  • 3
    Stir meat back in and add chives, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and broth. Add additional broth until desired consistency is reached.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with spices and seasonings.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce to low and simmer for 2 hours. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
  • 6
    Enjoy!

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