Signature Spicy, Smoky, Sweet Chili

Signature Spicy, Smoky, Sweet Chili is my signature chili recipe. Slightly spicy, smoky, and sweet, it's crock pot and freezer-friendly, too!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, gluten free

Method Stovetop

Servings

Calories 294kcal

1 lb ground beef
1 large shallot or 1 small onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper
28 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
3 Tablespoons chili powder
1 - 2 Tablespoons heaping brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more or less
Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, tortilla chips, sour cream

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat then add ground beef, shallot or onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper then brown and drain if necessary. Return the beef to the pot then add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Turn heat down to medium-low then simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scoop into bowls then serve with toppings.

Transfer ground beef mixture to a 5 or 6 quart crock pot then add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine (can be done ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to start cooking.) Place a lid on top then cook on low for 4-6 hours.