Spicy Smoking Hot Chili "No Beans Here!" Recipe

Name: Spicy Smoking Hot Chili "No Beans Here!"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 lbs ground beef; 2 cups thick & chunky salsa (mild-hot use to taste); 12 ounces tomato paste; 1 -2 cup water (Add more or less to adjust thickness); 1/3 cup chili powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and crushed or 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/2 - 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon dried garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 bay leaves; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced; 2 tablespoons masa harina (fine white cornmeal); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 lbs ground beef
2 cups thick & chunky salsa (mild-hot use to taste)
12 ounces tomato paste
1 -2 cup water (Add more or less to adjust thickness)
1/3 cup chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted and crushed or 1 tablespoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 - 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced
2 tablespoons masa harina (fine white cornmeal)
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in large pot.
2
Cook bell pepper, onion, garlic, for 5 minutes.
3
Add meat, cook till browned.
4
Add remaining ingredients except for the corn meal mixture.
5
Cook for 2 hours over low heat or in a crock pot.
6
Stir in the corn meal mixture
7
Taste to see if it `s to your HEAT!
8
Season adding salt and pepper as you like, Cook 30 more minutes.
9
Remove bay leaves and garnish as you like.
10
Or:
11
Skip the oil and browning just go ahead and toss all into a crock pot for 8 hours. Giving it a stir when passing by.

1492

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Fat

Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Smoking Hot Chili "No Beans Here!" 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!

Spicy Smoking Hot Chili "No Beans Here!"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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