Sweet and Spicy Chili With Cheese Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Chili With Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large green pepper, diced; 10 ounces button mushrooms, diced; 1 lb 93% chop sirloin; 2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (depending on taste); ½ tablespoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon onion powder; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 ounces sour cream; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce; ½ tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained; meat tenderizer; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

12 large green pepper, diced
10 ounces button mushrooms, diced
1 lb 93% chop sirloin
2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (depending on taste)
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces sour cream
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
meat tenderizer
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Separate chop meat in a non-stick pan.
2
Sprinkle meat tenderizer over chop meat.
3
Cook over MEDIUM heat until all meat turns brown.
4
Use a spatula to breakup the chop meat as it is cooking.
5
Drain excess fat and set aside.
6
Place olive oil in a large stock pot over MEDIUM heat.
7
When the oil is hot, add green pepper, mushroom, onion powder, and garlic powder.
8
Cook until mushrooms brown and shrink, about 3-5 minutes.
9
Add chop meat, tomato sauce, kidney beans, sugar, and 2 tablespoons chili powder.
10
Mix together.
11
Simmer for 25 minutes on MEDIUM-LOW heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
12
Taste.
13
If a more spicier chili is desired, add more chili powder.
14
(Note: Chili will become spicier as it simmers).
15
Continue cooking another 10-15 minutes.
16
Serve in bowls.
17
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
18
Add a dollop of sour cream.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 12 large green pepper, diced, 10 ounces button mushrooms, diced, 1 lb 93% chop sirloin, 2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (depending on taste), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Chili With Cheese 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!

Sweet and Spicy Chili With Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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