7 Alarm Chili Recipe

Ingredients for 7 Alarm Chili

• Yellow Onions
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Habanero Peppers
• Red Kidney Beans
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
• Chipotle Chiles In Adobo
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 oz bacon
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 lb beef chuck
• 1 lb ground beef
• Hungarian Paprika
• Cumin
• Cayenne Pepper
• Chili Powder
• 4 cloves garlic
• Mexican Oregano
• Mole

How to Make 7 Alarm Chili

1. Sear 1 lb beef chuck, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, and 4 oz bacon until browned. Set aside.
2. In a 6-quart crock-pot, layer 1 large chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2-3 jalapeños (minced, remove seeds for less heat), 1-2 habaneros (minced, remove seeds for less heat, wear gloves!), 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed), 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced), 28 ounces crushed tomatoes.
3. Add seared beef chuck, ground beef, chopped bacon, and hot Italian sausage to the crock-pot.
4. In a blender, combine 2 cups beef broth with 1 cup of mole sauce (adjust to your preferred level of mole flavor). Pour over the chili ingredients in the crock-pot.
5. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
6. Cook on low for 8 hours.
7. After 5 hours of cooking, stir in the spice mixture and ensure everything is well-coated with the juices. Cover.
8. Once cooking is complete, carefully stir everything together in the crock-pot. (Or transfer to a larger pot if needed for easier mixing.)
9. Serve hot and enjoy! (Optional: Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or your favorite chili toppings.)