Best 9 Sweet And Spicy Beef Chili Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey where flavor and heat collide in perfect harmony, and discover the ultimate recipe for a tantalizing dish that will leave your taste buds craving more. We present to you the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect sweet and spicy beef chili, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the rich, savory notes of beef with the vibrant dance of sweet and spicy accents. Get ready to unlock the secrets behind this delectable dish and elevate your home cooking skills to new heights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-AND-SPICY BEEF KEBABS



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Flavorful tri-tip soaks up a delicious sweet and spicy soy marinade, and is then grilled on skewers with nicely charred onion and scallion in this easy recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha (Asian chile sauce)
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
Vegetable oil, for brushing
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Sriracha and garlic in a large bowl. Add the beef and onion and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Thread the beef, onion and scallions onto eight 10-inch skewers and brush with more oil. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until marked, about 7 minutes for medium rare.

WAYNE'S SWEET AND SPICY BEEF CHILI



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This spicy beef chili is a recipe I whipped together after getting bored with the soup-like chilis that are all too common among our friends and families. The style is spicy, yet sweet and mildly thick. The ingredients should be easily found in any supermarket. Serve with French bread and butter.

Provided by Wayne Mowery

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, diced
2 large yellow bell peppers, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
2 serrano chile peppers, diced
1 (1.25 ounce) package hot chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 pound 80% lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans light red kidney beans (such as Bush's®), rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can great Northern beans (such as Bush's®), rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree (such as Contadina™)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (such as Hunt's®)
2 cups ketchup (such as Hunt's®), or as needed
1 habanero pepper, diced
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (such as Sargento® Authentic Mexican)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, 6 to 9 minutes. Add bell peppers. Saute until soft, stirring occasionally, 6 to 9 minutes. Stir in serrano peppers and hot chili seasoning; continue mixing for another 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer onions and peppers to a large pot.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer to the large pot.
  • Pour kidney beans, Northern beans, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes into the pot. Add ketchup in order to achieve desired consistency. Stir in habanero pepper and sugar. Simmer chili over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 36 minutes. Top with Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1926.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

SWEET AND SPICY SLOW COOKER CHILI



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This easy Crockpot chili recipe feeds a crowd OR you can freeze it for easy weeknight dinners. Perfect for tailgating!

Provided by Kellie

Categories     Dinner     lunch

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef (I used 80-20)
1 large onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
5 garlic cloves (minced)
2 large jalapeno peppers (minced (remove the seeds and veins for less heat...leave them for more heat))
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (Or more if you like a lot of heat!)
2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
6 ounce jar of chopped sweet peppers and juice
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 - 28 ounce can tomato sauce
1 - 28 ounce can crushed fire roasted tomatoes (I use Muir Glen Organic)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef until no longer pink and transfer to the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Drain off all but two tablespoons of fat and add the onions to the pan.
  • Cook the onions over med-high heat until they begin to soften. Add the peppers to the onions and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers, cooking for one minute longer. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, sweet peppers and juice to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the brown sugar, tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes stirring thoroughly to be sure all the ingredients are incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook in the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings, we love greek yogurt, sour cream, shredded cheddar, green onions, and pickled jalapenos...just to name a few.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g

AWARD-WINNING SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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This is an award-winning chili recipe! It does require a bit of prep work and the ingredients list is a mile long, but it's TOTALLY worth it! Sweet and spicy, this chili dish will soon become your go-to chili recipe for those cold, wintery nights.

Provided by Jen Woodhouse

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 large bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, small diced
2-4 jalapeno peppers, ribs and seeds removed, small diced
1 sweet onion, small diced
3 cups V-8 Spicy Hot Vegetable Juice
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon molasses
1-2 teaspoons sriracha, to taste
1/2 pound of bacon, chopped and fried
kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Reserve the bacon grease for later.
  • In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef and sausage over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the grease and set the meat aside.
  • In the same pot, drizzle about a tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease and sauté the diced peppers and onion. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder and cook until translucent and tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the beef and sausage back to the pot, then add the remaining ingredients: V-8, ketchup, tomatoes, kidney beans, brown sugar, lemon juice, worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, molasses, and sriracha. Mix well.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the bacon in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with bread or crackers and top with sour cream, cheese, or any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

SWEET AND SPICY GROUND BEEF CHILI



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A meaty, sweet and spicy ground beef chili, great for fall football tailgates and parties. This recipe makes a lot so be prepared to use a big pot! Serve with Tostitos® Scoops® chips!

Provided by John Neely

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

Time 2h

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ½ pounds ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 (12 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 ½ yellow onions, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (29 ounce) can light red kidney beans, undrained
1 (29 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with salt and pepper; cook and stir in batches in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Remove meat to a colander to drain and then set aside in a large bowl. Drain and discard grease from skillet between batches.
  • While meat is cooking, combine stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, and garlic salt in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a 16-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add celery, onions, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and onion has turned translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add reserved meat, stewed tomato puree, and undrained light and dark red kidney beans. Simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 591.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHILI - SWEET AND SPICY



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I found this recipe on Yumsugar. I don't know who he is, but this recipe belongs to one Jason Miller of Primehouse NY. It was exactly the type of Chili recipe I have been searching for. I have made many pots of chili, some from this site, some from other sites, but for me, none as delicious as this. I hope someone will try it.

Provided by Magpower

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces coarse ground beef
12 ounces sirloin, cubed into 1/4 in. chunks (prime grade is best)
2 medium yellow onions, chopped into 1/4 in. dice
1 shallot, diced fine
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 in
1 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 in
1 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon fine-ground instant espresso
1 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 cups beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, chopped (drained, but reserve juice)
12 ounces dark beer (Guinness recommended)
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned thoroughly about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add sirloin, garlic, onions, shallots, green and red bell peppers and continue to cook for an additional 12 minutes, making sure to thoroughly brown the sirloin and get a good carmelization on the vegetables.
  • Add the tomato paste, espresso, dried seasonings, and sugar. Saute and thoroughly mix over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans, stock, tomatoes, beer, and hot peppers and let simmer for one hour over medium-low heat, stirring the mixture every 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for additional one hour, using the reserved drained tomato juice to thin if needed.
  • Serve hot with the garnish of your choice: cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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This recipe for sweet and spicy chili is the result of much experimenting. I knew I had perfected it when my husband took a pot to work, where one guy ate five bowls himself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 13 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound beef sirloin tip steak, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (12 ounces) root beer
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup beef broth
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown steak in oil. Remove and set aside. Add the ground beef, onions and garlic to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain., Return steak to the pan; stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

1 SPICY SWEET HONEY CHILI



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Sinfully sweet, tastefully spicy--so delicious I ate 4 bowls in less than 20 hours--2 for dinner then 2 for lunch the next day! Go on, try it. You'll love it up.

Provided by Tracie Altland

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
1 chopped garlic clove
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 diced jalapeno peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of petite diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning, flavor enhancer
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3-1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef in large pan; add accent flavor enhancer (optional).
  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add onion, green pepper, and garlic.
  • Cook until onion is translucent/brown; drain oil.
  • Add tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and cinnamon.
  • Stir and simmer on low for at least 25 minutes.
  • Add honey; stir again.
  • Serve alone, over rice, or spaghetti.
  • Serve with cheese & crackers is a must!
  • Oh--great with corn bread as well!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 648.5, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 42.2

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI



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This chili is so hearty it's like three meals in one! Throw on your jersey, grab your pennant and fill up your bowl... It's game time!

Provided by Monica Valenti

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

4 lb lean ground beef or chuck
1 large red onion chopped
4 whole jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 seeded red bell pepper
1 seeded green bell pepper
2 clove garlic, peeled, chopped and sauteed in butter
3 can(s) 14 oz each stewed tomatoes
1/2 c vegetable cocktail juice (v8)
3/4 c red wine (burgundy preferred)
3 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp seasoned pepper
2 can(s) (14 1/2 oz each) dark red kidney beans
sour cream
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients except beef and beans in large pot. cook over medium heat about 1 1/2 hours.
  • 2. Meanwhile brown meat in large skillet, drain. Keep beef warm while chili mixture is cooking.
  • 3. After chili mixture has cooked for 1 1/2 hours stir in beef,and beans cook for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • 4. For best flavor developement, let chili sit for several hours or refrigerate overnight. Heat thoroughly before serving. Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.

Tips:

  • Select the Right Beef: Opt for chuck roast or brisket as they offer a good balance of meat and fat, resulting in a tender and flavorful chili.
  • Brown the Beef Well: Browning the beef in batches ensures even cooking and adds depth of flavor to the chili.
  • Use a Variety of Peppers: Incorporate a mix of bell peppers, chili peppers, and jalapeños to achieve a range of flavors and heat levels.
  • Sauté the Veggies: Sautéing the onions, garlic, and peppers before adding them to the chili enhances their flavor and texture.
  • Use Quality Spices: Freshly ground spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika provide more vibrant flavors compared to pre-ground options.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 1-2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
  • Balance the Sweetness and Heat: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and chili peppers to your desired level of sweetness and spiciness.
  • Serve with Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro to allow your guests to customize their bowls.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Sweet and Spicy Beef Chili, a dish that perfectly marries the sweet and savory notes with a touch of heat. By following these tips and tricks, you'll create a chili that's bursting with flavor, tender beef, and a rich, complex sauce. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this chili is sure to satisfy cravings and leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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