Best 7 Basic Spicy Chili Recipes

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When it comes to the classic comfort food, few dishes can rival a hearty bowl of spicy chili. With its bold flavors and endless variations, chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a traditional beef chili or a vegetarian version packed with beans and vegetables, there's a spicy chili recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for spicy chili, providing you with all the essential tips and tricks you need to create a truly unforgettable meal. From simple and straightforward recipes perfect for beginners to more complex and flavorful variations for experienced cooks, we've got you covered. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CHILI



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This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years' worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five...was it spicy! -Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. If desired, serve with additional jalapeno and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

EASY SPICY CHILI



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The ultimate in comfort food, this chili can be done all in one pot for easy cleanup. This makes a LOT of chili, perfect for a large family or for freezing.

Provided by trishypie

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 1 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions (chopped)
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans (washed and drained)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a very large pot, fry ground beef and onions until onions are translucent. Drain off any residual oil.
  • Add all other ingredients, stirring well. Let simmer 15 minutes and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 855.9, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10.7, Protein 34.1

BASIC SPICY CHILI



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This is a basic chili recipe, but my favorite. Since I am a vegetarian, I omit the beef and add more beans for a great meatless chili. I also add more hot sauce for extra kick. This chili is great served with sour cream and/or cheese.

Provided by HollyJane

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
3 medium onions, chopped
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
3 cups kidney beans, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Dave's Insanity hot sauce (or your favorite intense hot sauce--optional)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda (a pinch)
1 cup water (if needed)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute beef and onions together until beef is browned.
  • Drain beef and add to a large soup pot (this step can be skipped if you wish to brown the beef in the soup pot).
  • Add tomato juice and simmer over medium heat.
  • Add tomatoes (with their juice), crushing between fingers to break apart.
  • Add kidney beans, chili powder (the entire 4 tablespoons may be a bit much for some people, so start out small and add to taste), and optional hot sauce.
  • After mixture comes to a simmer, add baking soda (the baking soda will help cut down the acidity of the tomatoes).
  • Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, adding water if necessary to thin out the chili.
  • Taste for seasoning.

QUICK AND SPICY CHILI



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A fairly simple and quick chili recipe!

Provided by Emily H.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
2 jalapeno peppers
1 habanero pepper
½ red onion
2 large cloves garlic
3 tablespoons masa harina flour
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
  • In a large pot, mix the beans, corn, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. In a food processor, finely chop the jalapenos, habanero, onion, and garlic. Mix into the pot. Mix in the cooked beef. Stir in masa flour. Season with cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 664.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SPICY BEEF CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound coarsely ground beef chuck
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, halved, seeded chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste
Salt, to taste
1 cup Gallo burgundy wine
One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
One 16-ounce bag corn chips

Steps:

  • In a medium, hot soup pot brown the chuck with the thyme, sage and garlic. When browned remove and drain beef. Set aside. In the same pot heat the oil and add the onion, garlic, shallot, red bell pepper and jalapeno. Saute until vegetables begin to brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, salt and cook, stirring, until spices begin to stick to the pan. Add Gallo burgundy and cook until liquid is reduced by 1 half. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in beans and reserved beef and simmer, partially covered, over medium low heat for 1 hour. Serve with corn chips. Chili may be made, up to 2 days in advance and kept covered and refrigerated. Reheat to serve.

QUICK SPICY CHILI



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Add a little beef and a little beer and a little chipotle, and you've got chili in no time.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, coarsely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1 pound ground beef
One 12-ounce bottle beer, such as lager
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Diced avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro leaves, sliced scallions and sour cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, the chipotle chiles and sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and serve with desired assorted toppings.

SPICY BEEF CHILI



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If you like really spicy beef chili, this is a quick and simple recipe to try. I don't include measurements for some of the spices as they should be to taste (the more, the better for me). I taste the chili throughout the simmering process and add more spice as I go.

Provided by Kavita Davenport

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in zesty sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and discard fat and excess oil.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, and corn to the saucepan and return to low heat. Add cayenne pepper and chili powder. Season with additional black pepper if desired. Add Worcestershire sauce. Blend well and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1140.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful chili. Try using black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or a combination of all three.
  • If you like your chili with a bit of a kick, add some chopped jalapeños or serrano peppers. You can also add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • To make your chili heartier, add some ground beef, turkey, or chicken. You can also add some diced vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • For a vegetarian chili, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth and add some extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

No matter how you choose to make it, chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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