Bodacious Chili

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
• 0 Sour cream (optional topping)
• 0 Shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Return the cooked meat to the pot and stir well to combine with the spices and vegetables.

Step 7

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Stir well.

Step 8

Add the brown sugar and bring the chili to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 11

Serve the chili warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1736.8 grams (1736.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2108

Total Fat 95.80g	123%
Saturated Fat 32.10g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 249mg	83%
Sodium 5142mg	224%
Total Carbohydrate 189.40g	69%
Dietary Fiber 58.80g	210%
Total Sugars 27.30g
Protein 123.30g	247%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 743mg	57%
Iron 26mg	144%
Potassium 3559mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 35.9%