Best 5 Hunters Sweet N Spicy Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Hunter's Sweet n' Spicy Chili, a symphony of bold flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. This versatile dish can be tailored to your desired level of heat, making it perfect for both spice enthusiasts and those who prefer a milder kick. With three distinct recipes included - original, vegetarian, and turkey - this chili caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. Dive into the original recipe for a classic chili experience, brimming with ground beef, pork, and a medley of spices. For a meatless option, the vegetarian chili swaps in protein-packed lentils and beans, while maintaining the same depth of flavor. And for those seeking a leaner alternative, the turkey chili incorporates ground turkey, offering a healthier take on this hearty dish. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a satisfying balance of sweetness and heat, making it an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings or lively gatherings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AWARD-WINNING SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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This is an award-winning chili recipe! It does require a bit of prep work and the ingredients list is a mile long, but it's TOTALLY worth it! Sweet and spicy, this chili dish will soon become your go-to chili recipe for those cold, wintery nights.

Provided by Jen Woodhouse

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 large bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, small diced
2-4 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, small diced
1 sweet onion, small diced
3 cups V-8 Spicy Hot Vegetable Juice
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon molasses
1-2 teaspoons sriracha, to taste
1/2 pound of bacon, chopped and fried
kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Reserve the bacon grease for later.
  • In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef and sausage over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the grease and set the meat aside.
  • In the same pot, drizzle about a tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease and sauté the diced peppers and onion. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder and cook until translucent and tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the beef and sausage back to the pot, then add the remaining ingredients: V-8, ketchup, tomatoes, kidney beans, brown sugar, lemon juice, worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, molasses, and sriracha. Mix well.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the bacon in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with bread or crackers and top with sour cream, cheese, or any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

SWEET AND SPICY GROUND BEEF CHILI



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A meaty, sweet and spicy ground beef chili, great for fall football tailgates and parties. This recipe makes a lot so be prepared to use a big pot! Serve with Tostitos® Scoops® chips!

Provided by John Neely

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

Time 2h

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ½ pounds ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 (12 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 ½ yellow onions, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (29 ounce) can light red kidney beans, undrained
1 (29 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with salt and pepper; cook and stir in batches in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove meat to a colander to drain and then set aside in a large bowl. Drain and discard grease from skillet between batches.
  • While meat is cooking, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, and garlic salt in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a 16-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, onions, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and onion has turned translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add reserved meat, stewed tomato puree, and undrained light and dark red kidney beans. Simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 591.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

HUNTER'S CHILI



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As soon as hunting season begins here, you can find this spicy chili brewing in our kitchen. It's a great way to warmly welcome folks in from the cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 14-18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound uncooked bratwurst links
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cups water
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium heat, brown bratwurst; drain. Remove and thinly slice; return to pan along with beef, onion and green pepper. , Cook over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender; drain. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MINNESOTA HUNTER'S CHILI



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Not terribly spicy, this hunter's chili can be kicked up with hot sauce for those who like it hotter, but is pretty flavorful. Beef can be used instead of game. Freezes well and makes a wonderful day-in-camp campfire meal. Serve over rice or mix in cooked pinto beans.

Provided by Danno

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons bacon fat
1 large red onion, chopped fine
2 pounds coarsely ground venison
1 pound coarsely ground beef
3 pounds coarsely ground pork
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup masa harina

Steps:

  • Heat bacon fat in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add venison and brown well, about 10 minutes.
  • Brown beef in a separate skillet over medium heat, 7 to 10 minutes; add to Dutch oven with venison. Brown pork in the skillet over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes; add to Dutch oven with meat mixture. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, and cumin. Cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, paprika, parsley, salt, and oregano into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.
  • Mix masa harina into the meat mixture in the Dutch oven; cook until thickened, at least 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 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.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables and ground beef. If possible, opt for organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Brown the beef and vegetables before adding the other ingredients: This will help to develop the flavor and create a more complex chili.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe are just a suggestion. Feel free to add or adjust the spices to suit your taste.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and jalapeños are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

This Hunter's Sweet n' Spicy Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give this one a try!

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