Daytona Beach Chili

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
A robust, meaty chili perfect for game day gatherings and hearty weeknight dinners
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This Daytona Beach Chili is a no-nonsense, protein-packed dish designed for serious meat lovers. Combining ground beef, ground pork, and hot Italian sausage, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile with a gentle kick of spice. The mixture of V-8 juice, Mexican beer, and stewed tomatoes creates a rich, tangy broth that melds beautifully with the meats. It’s ideal for Super Bowl parties, tailgating, or any occasion where you want a comforting, substantial meal. The recipe allows for slow cooking to develop complex flavors, ensuring every spoonful is tender and satisfying. Serve with cornbread or crusty bread for a complete experience.

Daytona Beach Chili

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 1463.0

Description

This Daytona Beach Chili is a no-nonsense, protein-packed dish designed for serious meat lovers. Combining ground beef, ground pork, and hot Italian sausage, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile with a gentle kick of spice. The mixture of V-8 juice, Mexican beer, and stewed tomatoes creates a rich, tangy broth that melds beautifully with the meats. It&# 226;ÂÂs ideal for Super Bowl parties, tailgating, or any occasion where you want a comforting, substantial meal. The recipe allows for slow cooking to develop complex flavors, ensuring every spoonful is tender and satisfying. Serve with cornbread or crusty bread for a complete experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef, ground pork, and Italian sausage to the pan.
  3. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Drain excess fat from the cooked meat, reserving a small amount if desired for flavor.
  5. Return the drained meat to the pot or transfer to a slow cooker.
  6. Add diced onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, brown sugar, and Tabasco sauce.
  7. Stir in stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, Mexican beer, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours if using a stovetop.
  9. If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  10. In a small bowl, mix cornmeal with a little beef stock or water to create a slurry.
  11. Stir the cornmeal slurry into the chili to thicken the consistency.
  12. Continue to cook for another 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chili to thicken.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or Tabasco if needed.
  14. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1463.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.5g137%
Saturated Fat 33.3g167%
Cholesterol 409.7mg137%
Sodium 1111.2mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 147.6g296%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, meat, sausage, beef, pork, slow-cooker, crockpot, american, comfort-food, game-day, super-bowl, spicy, hearty, tomato, v8, beer, cumin, chili-powder, italian-sausage, daytona
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