5 Alarm Chili Recipe

Name: 5 Alarm Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces tomato paste; 1 pound sweet vidalia onions 1/2 inch dice; 1/2 pound green bell peppers seeded and medium dice; 1/4 pound sweet red bell peppers seeded and medium dice; 4 each seranos chilies minced leave the seeds for more heat; 4 each jalapeno pepper minced leave seeds for more heat; 2 each scotch bonnet chile peppers wear gloves when working with this ingredient. Seeded and minced.; 6 ounces chipotle puree if you can't find it make your own from canned chipotle peppers be sure to use the adobe sauce if you make your own.; 8 ounces green chili peppers, canned; 2 each pasilla chiles; 6 ounces garlic cloves; 16 ounces red kidney beans dried is prefered but canned will work.; 16 ounces pinto beans, dried dried is prefered but canned will work.; 4 ounces chili powder home made is best but store bought will work.; 1 ounce cumin ground; 4 ounces coriander seeds ground, or one bunch of finely chopped cilantro; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 select one... water as needed. no specific amount.; 3 pounds beef, steak what ever your favorite cut is. ground meat can also be used. 1/2 inch dice

Servings: persons

16 ounces tomato paste
1 pound sweet vidalia onions 1/2 inch dice
1/2 pound green bell peppers seeded and medium dice
1/4 pound sweet red bell peppers seeded and medium dice
4 each seranos chilies minced leave the seeds for more heat
4 each jalapeno pepper minced leave seeds for more heat
2 each scotch bonnet chile peppers wear gloves when working with this ingredient. Seeded and minced.
6 ounces chipotle puree if you can't find it make your own from canned chipotle peppers be sure to use the adobe sauce if you make your own.
8 ounces green chili peppers, canned
2 each pasilla chiles
6 ounces garlic cloves
16 ounces red kidney beans dried is prefered but canned will work.
16 ounces pinto beans, dried dried is prefered but canned will work.
4 ounces chili powder home made is best but store bought will work.
1 ounce cumin ground
4 ounces coriander seeds ground, or one bunch of finely chopped cilantro
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 select one... water as needed. no specific amount.
3 pounds beef, steak what ever your favorite cut is. ground meat can also be used. 1/2 inch dice

1
The day before.
2
(Skip if using canned beans.)
3
Place the dried beans and chili powder in a container large enough to allow water to cover by at least 2 inches.
4
Leave on counter over night, at least 6 hours, or 12 hours in the refrigerator.
5
After soaking the beans.
6
If the beans have been soaking under refrigeration pull out at least 2 hours before cooking.
7
In a 8 qt dutch oven or sauce pot over low heat add olive oil.
8
When the oil shimmers add the meat and cook until done.
9
Next add the onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, and seranos, sweat until onion is translucent.
10
While the onion meat mixture is sweating, in a food processor or blender add the garlic, green chilies, chipotle, and pasilla.
11
Blend until smooth.
12
Ad garlic mixture to onion mix and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
13
Add beans and enough water to cover.
14
At this time add the scotch bonnets, cumin, and corriander.
15
Increase heat to med high and bring to a boil.
16
Reduce heat to low and cover.
17
Cook stirring occasionally until beans are tender adding water as needed.
18
Add tomato paste.
19
Cook until paste disolves add water if to thick.

1608

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces tomato paste, 1 pound sweet vidalia onions 1/2 inch dice, 1/2 pound green bell peppers seeded and medium dice, 1/4 pound sweet red bell peppers seeded and medium dice, and more.

Yes, 5 Alarm Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

5 Alarm Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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