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sweet and spicy chili

(5 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Monica Valenti
columbia, SC

DON'T LET THE LONG INGREDIENT LIST SCARE YOU OFF. This is a super meaty chili that really satisfies even the heartiest of football fans watching the Sunday game. Great recipe to prepare the day before, then put in Crock Pot to warm up on game day.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This chili is so hearty it's like three meals in one! Throw on your jersey, grab your pennant and fill up your bowl... It's game time!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(5 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet and spicy chili

  • 4 lb
    lean ground beef or chuck
  • 1 lg
    red onion chopped
  • 4
    whole jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
  • 1
    seeded red bell pepper
  • 1
    seeded green bell pepper
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled, chopped and sauteed in butter
  • 3 can
    14 oz each stewed tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable cocktail juice (v8)
  • 3/4 c
    red wine (burgundy preferred)
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    onion salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp
    seasoned pepper
  • 2 can
    (14 1/2 oz each) dark red kidney beans
  • sour cream
  • cheddar cheese

How To Make sweet and spicy chili

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients except beef and beans in large pot. cook over medium heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • 2
    Meanwhile brown meat in large skillet, drain. Keep beef warm while chili mixture is cooking.
  • 3
    After chili mixture has cooked for 1 1/2 hours stir in beef,and beans cook for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • 4
    For best flavor developement, let chili sit for several hours or refrigerate overnight. Heat thoroughly before serving. Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.
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