This hearty Southern-style chili is a flavor bomb that brings the heat and comfort of a backyard cookout to your dinner table. Rich with smoky bacon fat and deeply caramelized Spanish onions, it features a robust blend of New Mexican red chile powder and cayenne for a lingering, spicy kick. The addition of fresh jalape&# 195;±os adds a bright, vegetal crunch that cuts through the richness. Perfect for cold winter nights or game day gatherings, this dish rewards patience with a thick, complex stew that tastes even better the next day. ItâÂÂs a rustic, satisfying meal that demands attention and delivers big flavor in every spoonful.
Ed’S Buffalo Snort Red Chili – Southern
Description
This hearty Southern-style chili is a flavor bomb that brings the heat and comfort of a backyard cookout to your dinner table. Rich with smoky bacon fat and deeply caramelized Spanish onions, it features a robust blend of New Mexican red chile powder and cayenne for a lingering, spicy kick. The addition of fresh jalape&# 195;±os adds a bright, vegetal crunch that cuts through the richness. Perfect for cold winter nights or game day gatherings, this dish rewards patience with a thick, complex stew that tastes even better the next day. ItâÂÂs a rustic, satisfying meal that demands attention and delivers big flavor in every spoonful.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until crisp and the fat has rendered.
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Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot, and set the bacon aside.
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Add the finely chopped Spanish onions to the bacon fat and sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
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Stir in the New Mexican red chile powder and cayenne powder, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Add the chopped jalapeños to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and spices.
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Return the cooked bacon bits to the pot and stir everything together.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and the flavors have melded.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 527.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.5g38%
- Saturated Fat 8.0g40%
- Cholesterol 26.1mg9%
- Sodium 986.7mg42%
- Total Carbohydrate 54.2g19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
- Sugars 40.8g
- Protein 24.5g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
