Best 15 Homemade Spicy Chili Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Spicy Chili: A Culinary Journey for Heat Seekers**

Indulge in the fiery embrace of homemade spicy chili, a culinary masterpiece that ignites the senses and warms the soul. This versatile dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the bold heat of chili peppers, the savory richness of ground beef, and a medley of spices that dance on the palate. Whether you prefer a classic chili con carne or crave a vegetarian twist, this collection of recipes caters to every taste. Embark on a spicy adventure and let your taste buds rejoice with each spoonful of this tantalizing dish.

**Recipes Included:**

* **Classic Chili Con Carne:** Experience the quintessential chili recipe, featuring tender ground beef simmered in a robust tomato-based broth, infused with the perfect balance of chili peppers, cumin, and paprika.

* **Turkey Chili:** Savor a leaner version of chili, where ground turkey takes center stage, accompanied by a chorus of bell peppers, corn, and black beans, all harmonizing in a flavorful chili symphony.

* **Vegetarian Chili:** Embark on a plant-based culinary journey with this hearty vegetarian chili. A medley of kidney beans, black beans, and lentils provide a symphony of textures, while a blend of spices and tomatoes creates a rich and satisfying broth.

* **White Chicken Chili:** Experience a unique twist on chili with this creamy and flavorful creation. Tender chicken breast, enveloped in a velvety white sauce infused with poblano peppers, corn, and a touch of cumin, will leave you craving more.

* **Loaded Sweet Potato Chili:** Dive into a chili fiesta with this delectable sweet potato chili. Roasted sweet potatoes lend a hint of sweetness to the savory blend of ground beef, black beans, and corn. Topped with a medley of sour cream, cheese, and cilantro, this chili is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY CHILI



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Bold and flavorful Spicy Chili made with ground beef, diced veggies, spices, and a definite kick of heat.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lbs ground beef
1 green pepper (, diced)
1 red bell pepper (, diced)
1 medium onion (, diced)
3 small jalapeno peppers (, diced (seeds and veins removed for less spice))
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/3 cup chili powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3 Tablespoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
3 cups spicy hot V8 (, or regular)
16 oz can kidney beans
1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef and ground sausage, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and remove meat to a plate.
  • Add onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the pot and sauté on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add spices, ketchup, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, and V8. Stir well. Add beans, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.
  • Return the ground meat to the pot and bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 729 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY CHILI



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This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years' worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five...was it spicy! -Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. If desired, serve with additional jalapeno and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SPICY MONTANA CHILI



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This thick and chunky chili has some kick to it. I like to top it with shredded cheddar and then serve it with a side of cornbread. -Donna Evaro, Casper, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef; drain., Transfer to a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

HOMEMADE CHILI



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My boys and husband love this. Add some corn chips or Cheddar cheese and it is to die for. I have made this for my husband's work and for church functions and it is always a winner.

Provided by healthy girl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 4h23m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 959 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

QUICK AND SPICY CHILI



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A fairly simple and quick chili recipe!

Provided by Emily H.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
2 jalapeno peppers
1 habanero pepper
½ red onion
2 large cloves garlic
3 tablespoons masa harina flour
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
  • In a large pot, mix the beans, corn, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. In a food processor, finely chop the jalapenos, habanero, onion, and garlic. Mix into the pot. Mix in the cooked beef. Stir in masa flour. Season with cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 664.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY CHILI SEASONING MIX



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"Having the seasonings mixed up in advance makes stirring up a batch of chili a breeze," suggests Mary Henderson of Opelika, Alabama. "It's a bold but pleasant blend. I like the round steak and ground beef combination."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons chili powder
2-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.Yield: 4 batches (20 teaspoons total)., To prepare chili: Lightly brown steak in oil in a Dutch oven; add 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mix and toss to coat. Add ground beef; cook until meat is no longer pink. Add onion; cook until tender. Add tomatoes and 2 more teaspoons of mix. Stir in one can of chili beans. Place the other can in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add to chili. Cook on low for 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED CHILI



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This spicy and satisfying chili is made in the slow cooker. Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat! I like to put two scoops of sour cream in with my bowl.

Provided by dandi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.
  • Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1023.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SPICY THREE-MEAT CHILI



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground bison
1 pound ground beef chuck
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup lager-style beer
Two 16-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat and add the ground pork, ground bison and ground chuck; using the back of a wooden spoon, break up the meat into small pieces and cook until well browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, chili powder, cumin, chipotle, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes and beer, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the kidney beans and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

QUICK SPICY CHILI



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Add a little beef and a little beer and a little chipotle, and you've got chili in no time.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, coarsely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1 pound ground beef
One 12-ounce bottle beer, such as lager
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Diced avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro leaves, sliced scallions and sour cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, the chipotle chiles and sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve with desired assorted toppings.

SPICY BEEF CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound coarsely ground beef chuck
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, halved, seeded chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste
Salt, to taste
1 cup Gallo burgundy wine
One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
One 16-ounce bag corn chips

Steps:

  • In a medium, hot soup pot brown the chuck with the thyme, sage and garlic. When browned remove and drain beef. Set aside. In the same pot heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, shallot, red bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute until vegetables begin to brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, salt and cook, stirring, until spices begin to stick to the pan. Add Gallo burgundy and cook until liquid is reduced by 1 half. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in beans and reserved beef and simmer, partially covered, over medium low heat for 1 hour. Serve with corn chips. Chili may be made, up to 2 days in advance and kept covered and refrigerated. Reheat to serve.

BASIC SPICY CHILI



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This is a basic chili recipe, but my favorite. Since I am a vegetarian, I omit the beef and add more beans for a great meatless chili. I also add more hot sauce for extra kick. This chili is great served with sour cream and/or cheese.

Provided by HollyJane

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
3 medium onions, chopped
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
3 cups kidney beans, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Dave's Insanity hot sauce (or your favorite intense hot sauce--optional)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda (a pinch)
1 cup water (if needed)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute beef and onions together until beef is browned.
  • Drain beef and add to a large soup pot (this step can be skipped if you wish to brown the beef in the soup pot).
  • Add tomato juice and simmer over medium heat.
  • Add tomatoes (with their juice), crushing between fingers to break apart.
  • Add kidney beans, chili powder (the entire 4 tablespoons may be a bit much for some people, so start out small and add to taste), and optional hot sauce.
  • After mixture comes to a simmer, add baking soda (the baking soda will help cut down the acidity of the tomatoes).
  • Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, adding water if necessary to thin out the chili.
  • Taste for seasoning.

SPICY TOUCHDOWN CHILI



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For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I'm cheering on the local team on a Friday night or enjoying a Saturday afternoon of Oklahoma Sooner football with some friends, I enjoy serving this chili on game day. -Chris Neal, Quapaw, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) beer
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno slices
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Repeat with sausage., Stir in the next 13 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY BEEF CHILI



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If you like really spicy beef chili, this is a quick and simple recipe to try. I don't include measurements for some of the spices as they should be to taste (the more, the better for me). I taste the chili throughout the simmering process and add more spice as I go.

Provided by Kavita Davenport

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in zesty sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and discard fat and excess oil.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, and corn to the saucepan and return to low heat. Add cayenne pepper and chili powder. Season with additional black pepper if desired. Add Worcestershire sauce. Blend well and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1140.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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This recipe for sweet and spicy chili is the result of much experimenting. I knew I had perfected it when my husband took a pot to work, where one guy ate five bowls himself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 13 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound beef sirloin tip steak, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (12 ounces) root beer
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup beef broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown steak in oil. Remove and set aside. Add the ground beef, onions and garlic to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain., Return steak to the pan; stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SPICY CHILI SAUCE



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Make and share this Spicy Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chili sauce, bottled
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (I use tabasco)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup bottled chili sauce, 1/4 cup chopped onions, 3 T. vinegar, 1 teaspoons packed brown sugar, 1 clove crushed garlic, 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce, and 1/8 teaspoons salt.
  • Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 1537.1, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 9.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right chili peppers for your desired heat level. For a mild chili, use poblano or Anaheim peppers. For a medium heat, use jalapeño or serrano peppers. For a hot chili, use habanero or cayenne peppers.
  • Soak your dried chili peppers in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help to soften them and release their flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and flavors. Some popular additions to chili include cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, and chocolate.
  • Let your chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Homemade spicy chili is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its bold flavors and customizable heat level, chili is a surefire hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this homemade spicy chili recipe a try.

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