This Mexican Red Chili is a hearty, slow-cooked masterpiece that combines lean ground beef with bold spices and fresh jalapenos. The long simmering time allows the flavors to meld into a rich, complex stew with a perfect balance of heat and savory depth. It’s an ideal dish for cold evenings, potlucks, or when you want to prepare a meal that tastes even better the next day. Simple yet satisfying, this chili delivers authentic home-style comfort with every spoonful, making it a family favorite for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Mexican Red Chili
Description
This Mexican Red Chili is a hearty, slow-cooked masterpiece that combines lean ground beef with bold spices and fresh jalapenos. The long simmering time allows the flavors to meld into a rich, complex stew with a perfect balance of heat and savory depth. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for cold evenings, potlucks, or when you want to prepare a meal that tastes even better the next day. Simple yet satisfying, this chili delivers authentic home-style comfort with every spoonful, making it a family favorite for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine stew meat with jalapeno juice, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 24 hours to marinate.
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In a large skillet or pot, brown the lean hamburger meat over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
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Add chopped onions, garlic, bell peppers, and celery to the browned hamburger meat; cook until vegetables are softened.
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In a separate pan, brown the hot sausage until fully cooked.
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Brown the marinated stew meat in batches, then add it to the pot with the hamburger and sausage mixture.
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Stir in the French onion soup base, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and drained kidney beans.
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Add chopped green chilies, diced jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, sugar, Tabasco sauce, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 185.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.4g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
- Cholesterol 54.5mg19%
- Sodium 1484.6mg62%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 4.8g
- Protein 29.1g59%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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