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Spicy Chili Recipe

Spicy Chili Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
This Spicy Chili brings both the spice and the heat, combining homemade chili spices with just enough jalapeños to give it that oh-so-delicious kick.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
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  • Add the diced onion, garlic, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeños to the pot with the beef. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to release the flavors.
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  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Add the kidney beans and black beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 351mgFiber: 2g
Keyword ground beef, spicy chili
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