Ginger Honey Drunk Chili Recipe

Name: Ginger Honey Drunk Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon drippings; 1 carrot, minced; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 poblano pepper, diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, minced; 1 habanero pepper, minced; 2 cups chopped onion; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 3 pounds ground beef; 2 cups tomato paste; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup dark beer (such as Negra Modelo(R)); 2 fluid ounces tequila; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 3/4 cup honey; 3 tablespoons finely grated ginger, or more to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bacon drippings
1 carrot, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 poblano pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 habanero pepper, minced
2 cups chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground beef
2 cups tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup dark beer (such as Negra Modelo(R))
2 fluid ounces tequila
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons white pepper
3/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons finely grated ginger, or more to taste

1
Heat bacon drippings in a heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrot in the hot drippings for about 3 minutes.
2
Stir the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, habanero pepper, and onion with the carrot; cook and stir until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and beef; cook and stir until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease from the pot.
4
Stir tomato paste and tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Increase heat to medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
5
Pour in dark beer, tequila, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, and honey. Simmer for 45 minutes to 2 hours.
7
Stir grated ginger into the chili about 15 minutes before serving.

1374

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Protein

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup bacon drippings, 1 carrot, minced, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Ginger Honey Drunk 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!

Ginger Honey Drunk Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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