What spices can I use if I don't have access to chili seasoning packets?

To make chili seasoning spice, combine ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. I start with about one teaspoon of each seasoning except the cayenne pepper. Add a little until you get to the heat level you want.

What is the best secret ingredient for chili?

For my recipe, I add beer. Beer gives the chili this hearty chili-loving flavor that I love. I also add more than just ground beef. But I also add ground pork and some jalapeno peppers for heat. I also add a little bit of brown sugar too.

Why do you put sugar in chili?

I put brown sugar in my chili to give a little balance to all of the flavors I have going on in the chili. There is some spice, the beer, and all the other incredible goodness going on. Add sugar is the ingredient that harmonizes everything and gives a nice balance to everything.

Do I have to use the beans listed in the recipe?

No. You can use whatever beans you want. I have used black beans, pinto beans, and white chili beans on separate occasions, and the chili always came out delicious.

Award Winning Chili (Chili Con Carne)

Description

This Award-Winning Chili Con Carne recipe is filled with beef, sausage, bacon, peppers, and plenty of spices! You won’t believe the flavor and how filling and satisfying this chili recipe is!

Ingredients

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1/2 lb. Smoked Bacon, diced
1 tbsp. Olive oil
1 c. onion, diced
1 c. green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, deseeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground sausage
15 oz. Can Tomato Sauce
15 oz. Diced Tomatoes, drained
16 oz. BUSH’S® Red Chili Beans
16 oz. BUSH’S® Kidney Chili Beans
1.25 oz. Chili Seasoning Flavor
1 c. dark beer
1 1/2 tbsp. Dark brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a Dutch Oven, turn to medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from the pot and set aside. Add the tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onions, bell and jalapeno peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Leaving the veggies in the pot, add the ground beef and sausage, and cook until browned. Add a pinch of salt. Add the bacon back to the pot or use it as a topping for the chili.

Leaving the fat in the pot, add the tomato sauce, drained diced tomatoes, BUSH’S® Red and Kidney Chili Beans (no need to drain the Chili Beans – it adds extra flavor!), chili seasoning, beer, dark brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cover with lid and allow to simmer for at least 1 ½ hours.

You can put the chili in a crockpot to keep warm. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Category: Soups
Method: Stew
Cuisine: American