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sweet and spicy chili

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Monica Valenti
@ChefMJV
columbia, SC

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.

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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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet and spicy chili

  • 1 lg
    red onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper, seeded
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, seeded
  • 4
    whole jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled, chopped
  • 3 can
    stewed tomatoes (14 oz each)
  • 1/2 c
    V8 vegetable cocktail juice
  • 3/4 c
    red wine (burgundy preferred)
  • 3 Tbsp
    granulated 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
    dried oregano
  • 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
  • 3 lb
    lean ground beef or chuck
  • 2 can
    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.
    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.
    2
    Once the veggies are soft, add the remaining ingredients except the beef, beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
  • Brown the ground beef.
    3
    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Stir beans into the mixture.
    4
    After the chili mixture has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, stir the beans into the mixture.
  • Add the ground beef.
    5
    Then the cooked beef. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.
    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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