Fiery Inferno Crockpot Chili
Satisfy your craving for heat and flavor with our Fiery Inferno Crockpot Chili. This recipe was victorious in a family chili cook-off, proving its prowess in delivering robust and spicy flavors. Packed with tender beef, savory bacon, and a harmonious blend of fiery spices, this chili is not for the faint of heart. Serve it over cornbread for a southern twist, with Fritos for a delightful crunch, or over rice for a comforting meal. Top it with cheddar cheese and onions for the ultimate comfort food experience. Adjust the spices according to your heat tolerance and enjoy a bowl of hearty chili goodness.
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
bacon
1 lb (cut into small chunks)
ground beef
4 lbs (none)
kidney beans
4 (1 lb) cans (drained)
crushed tomatoes
28 ounce can (none)
tomato paste
12 ounces (none)
onions
2 (finely chopped)
chili powder
2 ounces (dry powder)
cayenne pepper
2 ounces (dry powder)
beef broth
2 (15 ounce) cans (none)
fresh tomatoes
2 (none)
jalapeno pepper
1 (seeded and chopped)
garlic cloves
3 (none)
ground cumin
1 tablespoon (none)
oregano
1 tablespoon (none)
paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons (none)
Instructions
1
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Transfer the bacon to the crockpot, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
2
2. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and add the beef to the crockpot.
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3. Add the drained kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped onions, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and beef broth to the crockpot.
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4. Using a food processor, puree the fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped jalapeno, and garlic cloves until smooth. Add this mixture to the crockpot.
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5. Stir in the ground cumin, oregano, and paprika, mixing all ingredients well in the crockpot.
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6. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
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7. Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over your choice of cornbread, Fritos, or rice, and garnish with cheddar cheese and onions, as desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiery Inferno Crockpot Chili?
It is a robust and spicy beef and bacon chili that won a family cook-off, designed for those who love high heat.
How many servings does this chili recipe produce?
This recipe makes approximately 8 servings.
How long does the chili need to cook on low?
The chili should cook on the low setting for 10-12 hours.
Can I cook this recipe faster on a high setting?
Yes, you can cook the chili on high for 5-6 hours.
What types of meat are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 lb of bacon and 4 lbs of ground beef.
How should the bacon be prepared?
The bacon should be cut into small chunks and cooked in a skillet until crispy before being added to the crockpot.
Do I need to brown the ground beef?
Yes, brown the ground beef in the bacon drippings and drain the excess fat before adding it to the crockpot.
What kind of beans are included?
The recipe calls for four 1-lb cans of kidney beans, which should be drained.
What makes this chili particularly fiery?
The heat comes from 2 ounces of chili powder, 2 ounces of cayenne pepper, and a fresh jalapeno.
How are the fresh tomatoes and jalapeno prepared?
They are pureed in a food processor with garlic cloves until smooth before being added to the mix.
Should the jalapeno be seeded?
Yes, the jalapeno should be seeded and chopped before pureeing.
How many garlic cloves are used?
The recipe requires 3 garlic cloves.
What is the base liquid for the chili?
The base consists of two 15-ounce cans of beef broth along with crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Are there other spices included besides chili powder and cayenne?
Yes, the recipe includes ground cumin, oregano, and paprika.
What can I serve with Fiery Inferno Crockpot Chili?
It is delicious served over cornbread, with Fritos for crunch, or over rice for a hearty meal.
What are the recommended toppings?
The best toppings for this chili are cheddar cheese and finely chopped onions.
How much tomato paste is required?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of tomato paste.
Do I need to drain the kidney beans?
Yes, the instructions specify that the kidney beans must be drained.
How much chili powder is used?
The recipe uses 2 ounces of dry chili powder.
How much cayenne pepper is in the recipe?
It uses 2 ounces of dry cayenne pepper.
How should the onions be prepared?
The two onions should be finely chopped before being added to the crockpot.
What size of crushed tomatoes is needed?
One 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes is required.
How much paprika is included?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 tablespoons of paprika.
How much cumin and oregano are needed?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of ground cumin and 1 tablespoon of oregano.
Can I adjust the heat level?
Yes, you should adjust the spices according to your personal heat tolerance.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 specific ingredients listed for this chili.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized as Spicy.
Is this a family recipe?
Yes, it is described as a family cook-off winner.
What is the best way to blend the flavors?
Stir the ingredients occasionally while cooking in the crockpot to help the flavors meld.
What is the final step before serving?
Once cooked, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary before serving hot.