sweet and spicy chili

columbia, SC
Updated on May 9, 2025

Don't let the long ingredient list scare you off. This is a super meaty chili that satisfies even the heartiest of football fans watching the Sunday game. A great recipe to prepare the day before, then put in the Crock Pot to warm up on game day.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This chili is so hearty, it's like three meals in one! It's slightly sweet, but the jalapenos balance out the flavors. While the ingredient list is long, most of the ingredients are spices that add flavor to the ground beef chili. Topped with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, a bowl will fill up any hungry crowd.

prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded
  • 4 - whole jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
  • 3 cans stewed tomatoes (14 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup V8 vegetable cocktail juice
  • 3/4 cup red wine (burgundy preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoned pepper
  • 3 pounds lean ground beef or chuck
  • 2 cans dark red kidney beans (15.5 oz each)
  • - sour cream, for serving
  • - cheddar cheese, for serving

How To Make sweet and spicy chili

Test Kitchen Tips
If you find the veggie mixture needs more liquid once simmering, add a can of tomato sauce for liquid and flavor. If you'd like a more traditional-flavored chili, add more cumin and chili powder.
  • Saute onion, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic.
    Step 1
    In a large pot, start to saute the onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic.
  • Add all ingredients but beef, beans, cheese, and sour cream.
    Step 2
    Once the veggies are soft, add the remaining ingredients except the beef, beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
  • Brown the ground beef.
    Step 3
    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Stir beans into the mixture.
    Step 4
    After the chili mixture has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, stir the beans into the mixture.
  • Add the ground beef.
    Step 5
    Then the cooked beef. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.
    Step 6
    For best flavor development, let chili sit for several hours or refrigerate overnight. Heat thoroughly before serving. Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.

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Category: Beef
Category: Beef Soups
Category: Chili
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #spicy
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Keyword: #tomatoes
Keyword: #jalapenos
Keyword: #chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Collection: Chili

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