Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Bodacious Chili recipe! This hearty one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef and pork with a medley of vibrant vegetables, bold spices, and two types of beans for the ultimate comfort food. Enhanced by smoky paprika, chili powder, and a touch of brown sugar, this chili strikes the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet. It simmers to perfection in just over an hour, making it ideal for weeknight meals, game-day gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. Top it off with fresh cilantro, creamy sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese for an irresistible finish. With its rich, robust flavors and crowd-pleasing appeal, this Bodacious Chili is destined to become your go-to recipe for a soul-warming meal.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula or spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set the cooked meat aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Return the cooked meat to the pot and stir well to combine with the spices and vegetables.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir well.
Add the brown sugar and bring the chili to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the chili warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese as desired.
Calories |
2108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 5142 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.8 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.3 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 743 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 3559 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.