7 Alarm Chili Recipe

Name: 7 Alarm Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, diced; 6 jalapeno peppers, finely diced; 7 habanero peppers, finely diced; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 (12 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (finely minced and include all of the adobo as well); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 1/2 lb bacon (chopped into strips and par pan fried); 1 lb hot Italian sausage (taken out of casing and made into bite size pieces and par cooked); 2 lbs beef chuck (cut into bite size pieces and par cooked); 1 lb ground beef, par cooked; 1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup chili powder; 1 head garlic, finely minced; 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, crushed; 1 (16 ounce) bottle mole

Servings: persons

2 large yellow onions, diced
6 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
7 habanero peppers, finely diced
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (12 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo (finely minced and include all of the adobo as well)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 lb bacon (chopped into strips and par pan fried)
1 lb hot Italian sausage (taken out of casing and made into bite size pieces and par cooked)
2 lbs beef chuck (cut into bite size pieces and par cooked)
1 lb ground beef, par cooked
1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chili powder
1 head garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, crushed
1 (16 ounce) bottle mole

1
Par cook and/or sear the meats.
2
In a 6-Qt. Crock Pot layer as follows: onions, garlic, jalapenos, habaneros, kidney beans, black beans, chipotle peppers, crushed tomatoes, ground beef, chopped bacon, hot Italian sausage & beef chuck.
3
In a blender, combine the beef broth with the mole sauce and pour the mixture over top.
4
Mix together all the spices and set aside.
5
Cook everything but the spices in the Crock Pot at low setting for 8 hours.
6
Five hours into cooking add the spices and cover with juices from the mixture.
7
When done cooking, carefully mix together in the Crock Pot, or transfer contents to a 7.5-qt stock pot and mix everything together.
8
Serve and enjoy.

1715

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

124

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: 2 large yellow onions, diced, 6 jalapeno peppers, finely diced, 7 habanero peppers, finely diced, 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, and more.

Yes, 7 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!

7 Alarm Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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