5 Alarm Chili (Hot Chili Recipe) + Video
5 alarm chili is a meal for anyone who enjoys flavorful spicy foods! Make this hot chili recipe for a hearty Tex Mex meal on game day!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup California chili powder
- 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a stock pot or Dutch oven.
- Turn heat to medium and stir to break up meat with wooden spoon.
- Cover with lid and simmer for 1 hour. Remove lid and stir to mix. Season if needed (salt) and cook for another 1 hour on low, covered.
- Serve over steamed tamales topped with chopped onions and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1412mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11556IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 10mg