Warning Shot Chili Recipe

Name: Warning Shot Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon msg; 5 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chimayo chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground pasilla chile powder; 2 tablespoons new mexico chile powder; 5 teaspoons garlic powder; 5 teaspoons onion powder; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground chile piquin powder; 4 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 sweet onions, minced; 8 tablespoons garlic, pureed; 5 lbs cubed tri-tip beef; 2 (8 ounce) cansel pato brand Mexican tomato sauce (yellow can); 2 ounces pork tenderloin; 4 ounces hot sausage; 2 (4 ounce) cansortega fire-roasted green chilies, seeded and minced (3 per can); 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (traditional flavor)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon msg
5 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chimayo chili powder
2 tablespoons ground pasilla chile powder
2 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
5 teaspoons garlic powder
5 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground chile piquin powder
4 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 sweet onions, minced
8 tablespoons garlic, pureed
5 lbs cubed tri-tip beef
2 (8 ounce) cansel pato brand Mexican tomato sauce (yellow can)
2 ounces pork tenderloin
4 ounces hot sausage
2 (4 ounce) cansortega fire-roasted green chilies, seeded and minced (3 per can)
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (traditional flavor)

1
Measure out all dry ingredients into a bowl.
2
keep covered in refrigerator or freezer if doing ahead.
3
Preparation prior to cooking: Place onion, garlic, and two minced green chiles in a blender with a small amount of chicken broth; puree, pour into chili pot.
4
Pour El Pato Mexican tomato sauce in pot with pork tenderloin.
5
Add one can of chicken broth to blender and all but 2 TBSP of dry ingredient mixture.
6
Blend well.
7
Pour one-third of blended mixture into chili pot, reserving the rest.
8
Hour#1: Simmer ingredients in chili pot, keeping temperature between 180-200 degrees.
9
Meanwhile, in a frying pan, saute the cubed tri-tip until no longer pink; strain, reserving juices; set aside.
10
Saute the hot sausage.
11
Place sausage in a bouquet garni bag, place bag in the chili pot, and allow sausage bag to float in chili pot.
12
Watch pot and add broth as needed.
13
Hour#2: Add half of remaining blender mixture into chili pot.
14
Add two minced green chiles.
15
Add broth as necessary.
16
Take reserved meat juices and run through a coffee filter.
17
Add strained meat juices to chili pot.
18
30 minutes after Hour#2, add sauteed meat to chili pot.
19
Add broth as necessary.
20
Hour#3: Remove pork tenderloin and bouquet garni bag; discard.
21
Add half of remaining blender mixture into chili pot.
22
Continue to simmer, watching consistency.
23
30 minutes into cooking time (30 minutes before conclusion of cooking) add all remaining ingredients, including Tabasco.
24
Blend well.
25
Adjust salt to taste.

1774

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

189

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 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon msg, 5 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chimayo chili powder, and more.

Yes, Warning Shot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warning Shot Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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