Mike's Sweet Chili Surprise Recipe

Name: Mike's Sweet Chili Surprise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs lean ground beef; 4 yellow onions; 3 (500 ml) bottles Thai sweet chili sauce; 4 (15 ounce) cans chili beans; 4 (32 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes; 2 green peppers; 2 yellow peppers; 2 orange peppers; 4 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

5 lbs lean ground beef
4 yellow onions
3 (500 ml) bottles Thai sweet chili sauce
4 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
4 (32 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 green peppers
2 yellow peppers
2 orange peppers
4 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Brown meat, seasoning with garlic powder and salt and pepper, put into large cooking pot (13L or more).
2
Brown onions in small amount of olive oil until almost clear and sweet smelling add to beef.
3
Add all 3 bottles of sweet chili sauce to the beef and onions and set to simmer for 1 hour.
4
After simmering use cornstarch to emulsify the oil from the sweet chili sauce into the mixture.
5
add the beans, tomatoes and peppers.
6
Simmer for 3 hours.
7
Serve with garlic toast and top with shredded cheese.
8
Freezes great for quick meals.

1774

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs lean ground beef, 4 yellow onions, 3 (500 ml) bottles Thai sweet chili sauce, 4 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, and more.

Yes, Mike's Sweet Chili Surprise 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!

Mike's Sweet Chili Surprise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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