Ingredients for 7 Alarm Chili
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers
- 1-2 habanero peppers
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 ounces bacon
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 pound beef chuck
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 cup mole sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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How to Make 7 Alarm Chili
- Sear 1 lb beef chuck, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, and 4 oz bacon until browned. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add seared beef chuck, ground beef, chopped bacon, and hot Italian sausage to the crock-pot.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- After 5 hours of cooking, stir in the spice mixture and ensure everything is well-coated with the juices. Cover.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully stir everything together in the crock-pot. (Or transfer to a larger pot if needed for easier mixing.)
- Serve hot and enjoy! (Optional: Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or your favorite chili toppings.)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
59g
Carbs
11g
