Red Pepper Olive Oil Chili
10
30 mins-2 hours, slow cooker: 6-8 hours
Ingredients
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1 tbsp of Arlotta Hot Pepper Olive Oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, dices
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1lb ground beef
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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28 oz can crushed tomato
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14 oz can of red kidney beans, drained
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2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbles
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1 ½ tsp sugar
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½ - 1 ½ cups of water
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Salt & pepper
Chili Spice Mix:
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1-2 tsp cayenne pepper
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4 tsp paprika powder
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5 tsp cumin powder
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2 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp oregano
To serve:
- Rice, corn chips, tortilla
- Sour cream, yogurt, grated cheese, cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Heat Arlotta Hot Pepper oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute. Then add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
Step 2
Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook, breaking it up as you go, until mostly browned.
Step 3
Add chili spice mix. Cook until beef is browned all over.
Step 4
Add remaining ingredients, with ½ cup of water for quick cook or 1 ½ cups for slow cook. Bring to simmer, then adjust heat per step below:
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Quick cook: 20-40 minutes, uncovered, on medium low heat so it's bubbling gently
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Slow cook: 1.5 to 2 hours, covered, on low heat so it’s bubbling very gently.
Step 5
Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving
Step 6
Serve over rice, or ladle into bowls and serve with corn chips or warm tortillas on the side with toppings of choice
Tips & Tricks
For the beef cubes, you can replace water with 2 cups of beef broth and omit the bouillon cube. However, ensure sufficient cooking time to achieve the desired reduction.
Regarding spiciness, chili is meant to be hot! Start with 1 tsp of cayenne pepper for a warm hum, increase to 1.5 tsp for a nice tingle, or go up to 2 tsp for medium spiciness. It's best to begin with less and adjust at the end.
If you prefer using a slow cooker, the recipe is excellent for it. Follow the instructions up to step 4, using only ¼ cup of water. Transfer everything into the slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low.
When serving, there are two popular meal options:
- Ladle into bowls and offer various toppings, along with corn chips or tortillas for dunking.
- Serve over rice with your choice of toppings.
Consider topping options like sour cream, grated cheese, cilantro leaves, sliced green onions, diced red onion, Pico de Gallo, diced avocado, or sliced jalapenos or other chilies.
