Four Alarm Chili Recipe

Name: Four Alarm Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground sirloin; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 1 large green bell pepper (diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies (or your favorite brand); 2 (16 ounce) cans of bushs best chili magic chili starter (I like the Texas Medium or the Louisiana Hot); 20 ounces warm water; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional); 1/2 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon onion flakes; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1/2 tablespoon masa harina flour (corn flour); olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground sirloin
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 large green bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies (or your favorite brand)
2 (16 ounce) cans of bushs best chili magic chili starter (I like the Texas Medium or the Louisiana Hot)
20 ounces warm water
2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
1/2 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon masa harina flour (corn flour)
olive oil

1
Lightly oil the bottom of a 3-quart pot with olive oil and lightly saute the onions, peppers and garlic. Do not brown.
2
Add the ground sirloin and brown. Do not drain off fat; this adds to flavor of the chili.
3
Mix all the dry ingredients and the hot sauce in the warm water and stir until well dissolved.
4
Pour this seasoned water mixture into the meat, peppers, garlic and onions.
5
Add the beans and the tomatoes and green chilies.
6
Mix to blend all items. Bring to a gentle boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
8
Serve with bread or crackers.
9
*** If you want your chilli a bit more spiceier try adding a couple diced up habanerro peppers seeds and all.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground sirloin, 1 medium yellow onion (diced), 1 large green bell pepper (diced), 2 garlic cloves (minced), and more.

Yes, Four 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.

Four Alarm Chili

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