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Sweet & Spicy Chili

The Dashley's Kitchen
Hearty and full of flavor this chili is warm and comforting. Each bite subtly sweet and perfectly balanced is the perfect week night meal.
4.51 from 367 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Soup and Stew
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chili

  • 1 pound ground beef cooked
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 16 ounces
  • 1 can diced green chilies 4 ounces
  • 1 can kidney beans - drained and rinsed 16 ounces
  • 2 cans pinto beans - drained and rinsed 32 ounces
  • 1 can canned corn - drained 15.25 ounces
  • 2 cans condensed tomato soup 10.75 ounces

Add the Spice and Heat

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1½ tablespoons chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat large skillet or pan. Add oil, ground beef, bell peppers and onion. Cook beef and sauté vegetables on medium to high heat until meat is browned and onions appear translucent.
  • Add all the spices and stir together. Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper, chili powder and cumin to your liking for spice/heat level. Transfer everything in pan to a large pot on medium heat.
  • Add water, brown sugar, diced tomatoes, green chilies, beans, corn and tomato soup to the large pot. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings. We enjoy ours with shredded cheese, sour cream and a piece of toasted sour dough bread!

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Notes

  • As is, this recipe is too spicy for my children. If they will be eating it I usually leave out the cayenne pepper.
  • I let the chili simmer for closer to an hour as I like my peppers, corn and onion a little on the softer side.
  • This could easily be adjusted to be prepared in a crockpot if you prefer. After browning the meat and sauting the onions move everything to a crockpot instead of a large pot. Allow to cook for 4 hours on high or 6 on low.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 764mgFiber: 14gSugar: 27g
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