Sweet and Spicy Chili

Shannon

This Sweet and Spicy Chili packs some heat by using 4 different types of hot sauce to produce a layered flavor that is complex and delicious. Smoked paprika and liquid smoke play supporting roles adding depth and smokiness.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 bell pepper, any color
1 onion
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 (29 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
¼ cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
2 Tablespoons jalapeno hot sauce
2 Tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
2 Tablespoons sriracha sauce
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cooking, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is almost fully cooked.
While the meat cooks, chop the bell pepper and onion.
When the ground beef is almost fully cooked, add the chopped bell pepper and onion, cooking and stirring until the peppers and onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook, constantly stirring, for 1 additional minute.
Next add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chipotle hot sauce, jalapeno hot sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, sriracha sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer an additional 10 minutes (or up to several hours) prior to serving.

Notes

Serve this chili with an assortment of your favorite toppings such as hot sauce, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced onion, sour cream, lime wedges or shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1118mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1550IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg

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