Best 12 Sweet And Spicy Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our diverse collection of sweet and spicy chili recipes. From the classic all-American chili to unique international variations, our article offers a treasure trove of flavors to satisfy every palate. We'll guide you through making a traditional beef chili with its rich, savory broth and tender chunks of meat, as well as a flavorful vegetarian chili packed with colorful vegetables and hearty beans. For those who crave a taste of the Orient, we have an enticing Asian-inspired chili infused with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness. If you're looking for a smoky and spicy kick, our chipotle chili will surely hit the spot. And for those with a love for bold flavors, our Thai chili, bursting with lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk, will transport you to the vibrant streets of Bangkok.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This thick, smoky vegan chili comes together in just under an hour, and most of that time is hands-off simmering. You can use any kind of sweet potato here - keep in mind that the orange or garnet "yam" you see at the grocery store is actually a sweet potato - but you could also switch it up and use any peeled sweet winter squash, like butternut or kabocha. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor, which plays well with the orange juice, choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil; for a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the slow-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
2 packed tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
3/4 cup orange juice
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 5 small-medium or about 2 large), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn
Sliced avocado and red onion, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
  • Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

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

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI PORK CHOPS



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From Cooking Light. What's particularly nice about this recipe is that, except for the chops, you are likely to have everything else handy. Quick recipe, great for weeknights. I usually use slightly larger bone-in chops, which I prefer.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces boneless center cut pork chops
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup diagonally sliced green onion
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork, cooking 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove pan from heat and let pork stand for 30 seconds.
  • While pork cooks, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, chile paste, hoisin and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Pour sauce over the pork, scraping the pan to loosen the fond. Turn the pork over to coat. (The recipe does not call for this, but I often will return over low heat just to make sure the sauce is heated through, if there is not enough residual heat in the skillet).
  • Serve garnished with the green onion slices.
  • I had a couple of thick boneless chops sitting around, so I cut them into thin, flat slices and cooked as above; then doubled the sauce ingredients, tossed it all together and served with saffron rice. A nice variation.

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI



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This nourishing, smoky vegan chili is perfect for cold weeknights. Mix everything in the slow cooker before the chaos of the day begins, then just toss in some frozen corn a few minutes before you're ready to eat. As with any chili, toppings go far. Feel free to throw on what you have and what sounds good, like tortilla chips, cilantro or vegan cheese. The recipe calls for either coconut oil or vegetable oil. If you'd like a mild coconut flavor - which plays well with the orange juice in the chili - choose unrefined or virgin coconut oil. For a neutral flavor, choose refined coconut oil or any vegetable oil. Use one chipotle chile for a very mild chili, and four if you like yours very spicy. (Get the stovetop version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 to 5 small-medium or about 2 large), scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
2 packed tablespoons light brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
6 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn
Sliced avocado and red onion, for topping

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, orange juice, oil, chipotles and adobo sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic cloves, and dried spices. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, a generous amount of pepper and 1 cup water. Cook on low until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 8 hours. The chili holds well on the warm setting.
  • Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

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 HONEY CHILI



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I have made this kind of chili for years. My husband loves it!

Provided by PAMELA CANGELOSI

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb ground beef
1 c diced onions
1 clove garlic chopped
1/2 c diced red peppers
1/2 c diced green peppers
1 can(s) 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes
1 can(s) 4 oz. diced green chilies
1 can(s) 12 oz. tomato paste
2 can(s) 15 oz. chili beans
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp thyme, dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c honey

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet brown ground beef with onions, garlic and red/green bell peppers. Drain grease.
  • 2. Place browned meat in a large pan and add tomatoes, green chilies, chili beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and cinnamon. Mix well. Place lid on pan and allow mixture to simmer for 15 mins. Add honey and stir well. Serve
  • 3. Top with cheese. crackers as desired. (My husband likes his chili served over mashed potatoes)

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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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!

Provided by Monica Valenti

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

4 lb lean ground beef or chuck
1 large 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(s) 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(s) (14 1/2 oz each) dark red kidney beans
sour cream
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

SWEET AND SPICY COWBOY CHILI



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This is something that is a go to meal for my Family... I always have a can of baked beans and a pound of ground meat. You can tweak it anyway you like!

Provided by Jaime Preo

Categories     Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 lb ground beef, chicken, or sausage
1 can(s) baked beans
10-15 pickeled jalapenos
1 can(s) sweet corn
1/4 c sweet bbq sauce
1 Tbsp hot sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Dice up onion and bell pepper
  • 2. cook ground meat until done
  • 3. add diced pepper and onion and saute for a couple minutes
  • 4. add baked beans, corn, jalapenos, sauces and sugar and let simmer for about 15 minutes
  • 5. EAT... I usally serve mine with pickles, sliced cheese and nice bulky rolls or homemade bread. And there is Dinner!

VEGETARIAN MANDARIN ORANGE LO MEIN WITH A SWEET AND SPICY CHILI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Vegetarian Mandarin Orange Lo Mein with a Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by flour_arrangements

Number Of Ingredients 33

Marinade:
Vegetarian Mandarin Orange and Almond Lo Mein
ounces about 7 ounces fettuccine rice noodles
1/2 package firm tofu, cut into small cubes
4 TBSP canola oil
5 TBSP mandarin orange/pear juice
3 1/2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 TBSP honey
2 TBSP corn starch
(marinate while you prepare the rest)
Sauce:
4 TBSP mandarin orange/pear juice
3 1/2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1/8 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp corn starch
Veggies and other ingredients:
1/2 cup green onion, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 cup sliced and chopped mushrooms
1 large garlic clove
3 cups frozen stir fry veggies
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 small can mandarin oranges (about 6-8 ounces)
Sweet and Spicy Chili (for serving individually):
3 1/2 TBSP sugar
1 1/2 TBSP water
1/2 tsp red chili seeds
3/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp corn starch
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
remaining sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Ending with the corn starch and tofu, add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium sized bowl then refrigerate while you get started on the rest. 2. Fill a large pot with boiling water and cook the noodles with about 1 tbsp of canola oil until they are al dente. Start on the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, ending with the corn starch, make sure you mix it well so that there are no lumps. 3. Check on the pasta and chop all of the veggies then get started on the sweet and spicy chili sauce, which will be served on the side. 4. When the pasta is done cooking, strain and keep it in a large bowl. Now get started on frying up the veggies. Add 1TBSPof oil to a sauce pan and then fry the veggies (not frozen ones), starting with the garlic, now add the onion and mushroom. Fry just until the mushrooms start to soften. Remove veggies from the pan. Now add the tofu to the pan and fry on high for a few seconds, while stirring gently; add the fried onion and mushroom. Continue to cook on medium/high until the tofu slightly darkens or becomes golden on one side, then remove the veggies from the pan when most of the marinade has evaporated (all but about 2 tbsp). 5. Now add 1TBSPof canola oil to that same pan, keep it on a low flame and add the pasta with 4 1/2 tbsp of the sauce (not the marinade from the veggies). Use a fork to toss the pasta until it's evenly coated with the sauce. Cook on medium without a lid and continue to toss pasta with the fork, then add the frozen veggies. Cook on low and cover; allow to simmer until frozen veggies are thawed and warm. When they're thawed, add the tofu, fried onion and mushrooms; the almonds and mandarin oranges. Turn off flame and keep covered until ready to serve. 6. For the sweet and spicy chili, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, including the remaining sauce, then simmer on low in a sauce pan while stirring. Don't cook it for too long, just until it starts to thicken. Now pour the sauce into a small dish. (If you cook it too long, it'll become like glue!); it may look a bit runny, but once it sits for about 5 minutes, it'll thicken. If you thickened the chili sauce too much, you can add a bit of water and microwave it for a few seconds. You can drizzle the chili sauce over the lo mein, it's spicy so a little goes a long way :). You should end up with about 1/4 cup of the chili.

SWEET AND SPICY VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This delicious vegetarian chili has tons of protein and a "meaty" texture that even my most devoted carnivores have found satisfying. It is also easy to vary the ingredients if you don't have everything on hand, or want to add something that you do. Try adding sliced fresh mushrooms with the sauteed vegetables in the beginning,...

Provided by Karen Feinen

Categories     Chili

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 c diced onion
1 c diced carrots
1 stalk(s) diced celery
1 1/2 c diced sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
2 c vegetable broth
1 can(s) black-eyed peas (15.5 oz), drained and rinsed
3/4 c quinoa
1 bag(s) lentils (12 oz)
3/4 c raisins
2 Tbsp dried italian herb blend
1 can(s) tomato paste (6 oz)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 bag(s) frozen corn (10 oz)
shredded cheese, your choice (i like mozzarella on this)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, warm oil and saute onions, carrots, celery and sweet potatoes until vegetables begin to soften, aprox. 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add cumin, chili powder, cayenne and garlic powder. Stir and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add a few drops of water or oil, if necessary, to keep spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • 3. Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, raisins, Italian herbs, tomato paste and cinnamon. Stir in broth, lentils and quinoa. If you like your chili a bit thinner, add more broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are cooked.
  • 4. Add corn and cook about 5 more minutes until corn is heated through. Top with your favorite cheese if desired. I like the mildness of mozzarella to compliment the sweetness and spiciness of this chili.

ORANGE SWEET AND SPICY DUCK CHILI



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This recipe combines the sophisticated flavors of Duck L'Orange and red potatoes with the spicy, hungry man flavors of a good old-fashioned Texas chili for a one-of-a-kind original dish. Enjoy!

Provided by Al Ortiz

Categories     Wild Game

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 lb ground duck breasts (ask your butcher)
5 clove minced garlic
1 diced yellow onion
4 diced serrano peppers
3 diced jalapeno peppers
2 diced orange bell peppers
4 diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 sprig(s) minced rosemary
2 tsp minced oregano, fresh
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp pepper
3 tsp salt
1 lb diced red potatoes
3 can(s) 14 oz. diced tomatoes
1 c duck or chicken stock
1 1/2 c chili sauce
1 c honey
1/2 c worcestershire sauce
zest of 1 orange

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large cooking pot over medium high heat. Add the ground duck, along with the next 13 ingredients in the above ingredient list. As the duck cooks, fold those ingredients into the meat in order for the flavors to become integrated together. Stir the meat frequently to ensure that it cooks evenly, about 13-15 minutes.
  • 2. When duck is about done, drain the fat from the pot. This must be done because duck is high in fat content, more so than other meats. Once that is done, place pot back on stove and add the red potatoes to the pot and give the meat a few stirs to evenly distribute the ingredients. Add the next five ingredients in the ingredient list and stir the chili until everything is integrated and a good consistency is achieved. Lower the temperature to a low heat, cover the pot, and let simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Taste chili from time to time, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in individual bowls with chopped cilantro on top, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chili Peppers: Select a variety of chili peppers that range in heat levels to create a well-balanced spice profile. For a milder chili, use poblano or Anaheim peppers. For a spicier chili, incorporate serrano or habanero peppers. Adjust the amount of peppers used based on your desired heat level.
  • Sauté Vegetables for Depth of Flavor: Sautéing onions, garlic, and peppers in a pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for several minutes allows them to caramelize and release their natural sugars, resulting in a more flavorful chili.
  • Use Quality Canned Tomatoes: Opt for high-quality canned tomatoes, preferably whole or diced tomatoes, to ensure a rich and flavorful tomato base for the chili. Avoid using tomato sauce or paste, as they tend to be too concentrated and can overpower the other ingredients.
  • Simmer for Depth of Flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a more intense flavor. This allows the spices and ingredients to meld together and develop a complex flavor profile.
  • Add Sweeteners for Balance: To balance the heat of the chili peppers, incorporate sweeteners such as brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Start with a small amount and gradually add more to taste, ensuring the sweetness complements the spiciness.

Conclusion:

This versatile recipe for Sweet and Spicy Chili offers an array of flavors that cater to diverse palates, combining the warmth of chili peppers with a touch of sweetness. The combination of sautéed vegetables, quality canned tomatoes, and a variety of spices creates a rich and flavorful dish. Whether you prefer a milder or spicier version, adjusting the types and quantities of chili peppers allows for customization. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado, for a satisfying and customizable meal. So gather your ingredients, embrace the culinary adventure, and indulge in this tantalizing Sweet and Spicy Chili, a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.

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