Best 6 Sweet And Spicy Beef Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a taste sensation with our Sweet and Spicy Beef Chili, a culinary journey that harmonizes the heat of chili peppers with the comforting embrace of sweet flavors. This versatile dish can be crafted in three distinct ways, each offering a unique experience. Dive into the Classic Sweet and Spicy Beef Chili, where ground beef and a symphony of spices dance in a rich tomato broth. For a smoky twist, venture into the realm of the Chipotle Sweet and Spicy Beef Chili, where chipotle peppers infuse every bite with a touch of smokiness. And for those seeking a vegetarian delight, embark on the Vegetarian Sweet and Spicy Chili, a symphony of vegetables, beans, and spices that delivers a satisfying and flavorful experience. Regardless of your preference, each variation promises a tantalizing combination of sweet and spicy that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

WAYNE'S SWEET AND SPICY BEEF CHILI



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This spicy beef chili is a recipe I whipped together after getting bored with the soup-like chilis that are all too common among our friends and families. The style is spicy, yet sweet and mildly thick. The ingredients should be easily found in any supermarket. Serve with French bread and butter.

Provided by Wayne Mowery

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, diced
2 large yellow bell peppers, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
2 serrano chile peppers, diced
1 (1.25 ounce) package hot chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 pound 80% lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans light red kidney beans (such as Bush's®), rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can great Northern beans (such as Bush's®), rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree (such as Contadina™)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (such as Hunt's®)
2 cups ketchup (such as Hunt's®), or as needed
1 habanero pepper, diced
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (such as Sargento® Authentic Mexican)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, 6 to 9 minutes. Add bell peppers. Saute until soft, stirring occasionally, 6 to 9 minutes. Stir in serrano peppers and hot chili seasoning; continue mixing for another 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer onions and peppers to a large pot.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer to the large pot.
  • Pour kidney beans, Northern beans, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes into the pot. Add ketchup in order to achieve desired consistency. Stir in habanero pepper and sugar. Simmer chili over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 36 minutes. Top with Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1926.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

1 SPICY SWEET HONEY CHILI



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Sinfully sweet, tastefully spicy--so delicious I ate 4 bowls in less than 20 hours--2 for dinner then 2 for lunch the next day! Go on, try it. You'll love it up.

Provided by Tracie Altland

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
1 chopped garlic clove
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 diced jalapeno peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning, flavor enhancer
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3-1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef in large pan; add accent flavor enhancer (optional).
  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
  • Cook until onion is translucent/brown; drain oil.
  • Add tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and cinnamon.
  • Stir and simmer on low for at least 25 minutes.
  • Add honey; stir again.
  • Serve alone, over rice, or spaghetti.
  • Serve with cheese & crackers is a must!
  • Oh--great with corn bread as well!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 648.5, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 42.2

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.

CHILI - SWEET AND SPICY



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I found this recipe on Yumsugar. I don't know who he is, but this recipe belongs to one Jason Miller of Primehouse NY. It was exactly the type of Chili recipe I have been searching for. I have made many pots of chili, some from this site, some from other sites, but for me, none as delicious as this. I hope someone will try it.

Provided by Magpower

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces coarse ground beef
12 ounces sirloin, cubed into 1/4 in. chunks (prime grade is best)
2 medium yellow onions, chopped into 1/4 in. dice
1 shallot, diced fine
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 in
1 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 in
1 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon fine-ground instant espresso
1 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 cups beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, chopped (drained, but reserve juice)
12 ounces dark beer (Guinness recommended)
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned thoroughly about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add sirloin, garlic, onions, shallots, green and red bell peppers and continue to cook for an additional 12 minutes, making sure to thoroughly brown the sirloin and get a good carmelization on the vegetables.
  • Add the tomato paste, espresso, dried seasonings, and sugar. Saute and thoroughly mix over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans, stock, tomatoes, beer, and hot peppers and let simmer for one hour over medium-low heat, stirring the mixture every 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for additional one hour, using the reserved drained tomato juice to thin if needed.
  • Serve hot with the garnish of your choice: cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.

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

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers to achieve your desired level of heat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

Conclusion:

This sweet and spicy beef chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering. With its bold flavors and hearty texture, this chili is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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