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sweet and spicy chili in two white bowls with a plate of cornbread in the background
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Sweet And Spicy Chili

Sweet and spicy chili is a hearty dish that beautifully blends savory spices with sweet flavor notes. With its sweet heat flavor, it will be a crowd pleaser for any family dinner or game day party.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chili, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 1349kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1-2 cups beef broth
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can pork and beans
  • 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans rinsed & drained
  • 2-3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 packed cup brown sugar
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a dutch oven, or other large soup pot,  add the ground beef, onions, and garlic. Brown them over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat's cooked through. 
    1 lb lean ground beef, 1 white onion, 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients until evenly combined. Bring the chili to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and stirring occasionally- let the mixture continue to cook for 30 minutes.
    1-2 cups beef broth, 1 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz can pork and beans, 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, 2-3 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 packed cup brown sugar, salt & pepper
  • Ladle into bowls, top with your favorite fixin's (we like shredded cheddar, sour cream, and crackers or cornbread), and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure you use the lean ground beef and not anything under 85/15. You don't want the beef to cook down too much or the chili to wind up greasy.
  • Taste the chili prior to serving and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • If you aren't a fan of spicy but want more of a sweet and savory situation, use less chili powder and omit the cayenne pepper. If you want it spicier, add more cayenne.

Nutrition

Calories: 1349kcal | Carbohydrates: 252g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 5074mg | Potassium: 5015mg | Fiber: 68g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1770IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 732mg | Iron: 26mg