02/14/2025
Spicy Valentine’s Day Chili Recipe
This chili recipe has a kick of heat and can be adjusted to your spice preference.
Ingredients:
• 3 lbs ground beef, or half sausage and half ground beef
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 small jalapeño peppers, diced (seeds and veins removed for less spice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
• 3 cups spicy hot V8, or regular
• 16 oz can kidney beans
• 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef and ground sausage (if using), using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and remove meat to a plate.
2. Add onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers to the pot and sauté on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add spices, ketchup, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, and V8. Stir well. Add beans, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.
4. Return the ground meat to the pot and bring the mixture to a low boil. Turn to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1-2 hours.
Tips for Valentine’s Day:
• Heart-shaped peppers: Cut red bell peppers into heart shapes to add a festive touch to the chili.
• Sweetness: Add a touch of honey or maple syrup to enhance the sweetness of the chili, balancing the spice.
• Toppings: Serve with toppings like sour cream (or Greek yogurt), shredded cheese, green onion, or sliced avocado.
• Spice level: Adjust the amount of chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to control the spice level.
• Wine Pairing: Red wine can pair nicely with spicy beef chili.