Homemade Spicy Chili Recipe

Name: Homemade Spicy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Meat; 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 large Onion, chopped; 3 clove of Garlic, chopped; 2 Jalapeno pepper, chopped (seeded for less spice); 1 can of Kidney Beans, drained; 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies; 1 can Tomato Paste; 2 large Sweet Peppers, chopped; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Cumin; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 2 tbsp Parsley; 2 tbsp Oregano; 2 Bay Leaves; 4 cup Water; 1 Sour Cream (or sour cream sub.; See below) for topping (Optional); 1 Chives, chopped for topping (Optional); 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mexican or 3 Cheese); 1 Homemade Sour Cream/ Sour Cream sub = 3/4 plain low fat yogurt mixed with 1/4 butter. Whip with a large spoon until thoroughly blended.

Servings: persons

1 lb Ground Meat
2 tbsp Chili Powder
1 large Onion, chopped
3 clove of Garlic, chopped
2 Jalapeno pepper, chopped (seeded for less spice)
1 can of Kidney Beans, drained
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
1 can Tomato Paste
2 large Sweet Peppers, chopped
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vinegar
1 tbsp Cumin
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp Parsley
2 tbsp Oregano
2 Bay Leaves
4 cup Water
1 Sour Cream (or sour cream sub.; See below) for topping (Optional)
1 Chives, chopped for topping (Optional)
1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mexican or 3 Cheese)
1 Homemade Sour Cream/ Sour Cream sub = 3/4 plain low fat yogurt mixed with 1/4 butter. Whip with a large spoon until thoroughly blended.

1
Season meat with garlic powder, season salt and black pepper.
2
In a crock pot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic.
3
When onions are tender add meat and stir meat, crumbling until brown.
4
Add chili powder and continue to stir.
5
Add can of diced tomatoes with chilies and stir.
6
Add beans and continue to stir.
7
Add jalapenos and sweet peppers and vinegar.
8
Add cumin, parsley, Italian seasoning and oregano and continue to stir.
9
Add bay leaves.
10
Add can of tomato paste and 2 cups of water and continue to stir.
11
Add brown sugar and stir.
12
Season with additional chili powder, parsley and garlic powder to taste.
13
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
14
Add 2 more cups of water and stir until boiling again.
15
Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
16
Serve chili and top with cheese, diced celery or chives, sour cream, and sliced jalapeno.
17
Serve with a nice slice of Texas toast or tortilla chips and save some for tomorrow where it'll be twice as good!

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Ground Meat, 2 tbsp Chili Powder, 1 large Onion, chopped, 3 clove of Garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Spicy 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.

Homemade Spicy Chili

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