The Chiliest Chili Recipe

Name: The Chiliest Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon mild paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 lbs pork, cut into very small pieces; 1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings; 1 cup dried beans, soaked and cooked (see note); 1 (35 ounce) can tomatoes, and their juice; ½ cup hot salsa; ¼ cup gold tequila; 1 cup beer; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 cup sour cream, as accompaniment; 1 ½ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, as accompaniment; ½ cup onion, chopped, as accompaniment

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons corn oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh dill, snipped
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon mild paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 lbs pork, cut into very small pieces
1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 cup dried beans, soaked and cooked (see note)
1 (35 ounce) can tomatoes, and their juice
½ cup hot salsa
¼ cup gold tequila
1 cup beer
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 cup sour cream, as accompaniment
1 ½ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, as accompaniment
½ cup onion, chopped, as accompaniment

1
In a large pot, over medium high heat, heat the oil.
2
Add the onions and cook until softened but not brown.
3
Add the bell pepper, jalapenos and garlic and cook until the peppers are slightly softened.
4
Do not let the garlic brown.
5
Stir in the seasonings and herbs and cook for a minute or so longer.
6
In a large skillet, over medium high heat, cook the pork and sausage, breaking up the sausage with your spoon as you stir.
7
Cook until the sausage is well browned, the pork has a few crispy bits and there is no pink meat to be seen.
8
Drain the skillet well.
9
With a slotted spoon, add the meats to the onion pot.
10
Over medium high heat, stir in the cooked beans, tomatoes, salsa, tequila, beer and tomato paste.
11
Salt to taste.
12
Turn the heat down to low and simmer chili uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.
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(if it gets too thick, you can add water from time to time.)
14
Serve the chili very hot with its various accompaniments.
15
Note: Soak the beans for 24 hours, drain them.
16
Cook in water to cover until tender.
17
Drain again.
18
I usually buy a bag of mixed bean.
19
They come with about 15 kinds of different beans.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons corn oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine, and more.

Yes, The Chiliest 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.

The Chiliest Chili

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