Sweet Hot Chili Recipe

This kid-friendly chili recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Sweet and subtly spicy, it's easily customizable to your family's heat preference. A perfect weeknight meal, ready in under an hour. Easily adjust the cayenne pepper or add a can of Rotel for extra heat to satisfy even the most adventurous palates.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 330.1 kcal
Protein 43g
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Ingredients for Sweet Hot Chili

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How to Make Sweet Hot Chili

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Return the beef and onion to the pot.
  4. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

17g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Hot Chili?

Sweet Hot Chili takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Hot Chili?

Sweet Hot Chili has approximately 330.1 calories per serving, with about 43 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Hot Chili?

The key ingredients for Sweet Hot Chili are Ground Beef, Onion, Garlic, Chili Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Tomato Sauce. See the full list with measurements above.

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