Inferno Chili Delight
Experience a fiery explosion of flavor with Inferno Chili Delight! This chili recipe is not for the faint-hearted, bringing together an incredible medley of meats, beans, and a variety of spicy peppers that will warm you to your core. The meticulous balance of heat and rich flavor ensures a satisfying experience, making it perfect for chili lovers who crave intensity in every bite. Prepared conveniently in a Crock Pot, this recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully over low heat, while the required pre-cooking of the meats adds depth and richness. Whether for a gathering or a cozy night in, this chili guarantees a hearty, soul-warming dish that packs a punch and leaves everyone reaching for a glass of milk!
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
yellow onions
2 (diced)
jalapeno peppers
6 (finely diced)
habanero peppers
7 (finely diced)
red kidney beans
2 (15 ounce) cans (drained and rinsed)
black beans
1 (15 ounce) can (drained and rinsed)
chipotle chiles in adobo
1 (12 ounce) can (finely minced with adobo)
crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can (none)
beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can (none)
bacon
1/2 lb (chopped into strips and par pan fried)
hot Italian sausage
1 lb (taken out of casing and made into bite-size pieces and par cooked)
beef chuck
2 lbs (cut into bite-size pieces and par cooked)
ground beef
1 lb (par cooked)
hot Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon (none)
cumin
1 tablespoon (none)
cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (none)
chili powder
1/3 cup (none)
garlic
1 head (finely minced)
Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons (crushed)
mole
1 (16 ounce) bottle (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Par-cook and/or sear the bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
2
In the same skillet, brown the hot Italian sausage pieces until cooked through, then set aside.
3
Using the same skillet, sear the beef chuck pieces until browned on all sides, then set aside.
4
Brown the ground beef in the skillet until fully cooked and set aside.
5
In a 6-quart Crock Pot, layer the ingredients starting with the diced onions, followed by minced garlic, jalapeno peppers, and habanero peppers.
6
Next, add the canned red kidney beans and black beans, followed by the minced chipotle chiles and crushed tomatoes.
7
Then, layer in the par-cooked ground beef, bacon, hot Italian sausage, and beef chuck.
8
In a blender, combine the beef broth and mole sauce, blend until smooth, and pour over the layered ingredients in the Crock Pot.
9
In a small bowl, mix together the hot Hungarian paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and Mexican oregano, and set aside.
10
Cover the Crock Pot and cook all ingredients on low for 8 hours. After 5 hours of cooking, open the Crock Pot and sprinkle in the spice mixture, ensuring it's well distributed. Stir gently to combine.
11
Once cooking time is complete, carefully stir everything together to evenly distribute the flavors, or transfer contents to a large stock pot and mix thoroughly.
12
Serve hot, and enjoy the heat of Inferno Chili Delight!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inferno Chili Delight?
Inferno Chili Delight is a fiery, heart-warming chili featuring a medley of four meats, two types of beans, and a variety of intense peppers like habaneros and jalapenos.
How many types of meat are in this chili?
The recipe includes four different meats: bacon, hot Italian sausage, beef chuck, and ground beef.
Is this chili very spicy?
Yes, it is extremely spicy. It contains 6 jalapenos, 7 habaneros, chipotle chiles in adobo, cayenne pepper, and hot Hungarian paprika.
What size Crock Pot is needed for this recipe?
A 6-quart Crock Pot is recommended to accommodate all the ingredients and meat layers.
How long does the chili need to cook?
The chili should be cooked on low heat for a total of 8 hours in a Crock Pot.
Do I need to pre-cook the meat before putting it in the Crock Pot?
Yes, the bacon, hot Italian sausage, beef chuck, and ground beef should all be seared, browned, or par-cooked in a skillet before layering.
When should I add the spice mixture?
The spice mixture (paprika, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and oregano) should be added after the chili has cooked for 5 hours.
What kind of beans are used in Inferno Chili Delight?
The recipe calls for two 15-ounce cans of red kidney beans and one 15-ounce can of black beans.
What is the secret to the rich sauce base?
The sauce base is created by blending beef broth and a 16-ounce bottle of mole sauce until smooth before pouring it over the ingredients.
How many habanero peppers are used?
This recipe uses 7 finely diced habanero peppers for significant heat.
Should the beans be drained before adding them?
Yes, both the red kidney beans and the black beans should be drained and rinsed before being added to the Crock Pot.
What type of onions are best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies 2 diced yellow onions.
How much garlic is included?
The recipe uses one full head of garlic, finely minced.
What kind of paprika should I use?
You should use 1 tablespoon of hot Hungarian paprika to maintain the intended heat level.
How is the bacon prepared?
The bacon is chopped into strips and par-fried in a skillet until crispy before being added to the chili.
Can I use regular oregano?
The recipe specifies Mexican oregano, which has a different flavor profile, but regular oregano can be used if Mexican oregano is unavailable.
How should the beef chuck be prepared?
The 2 lbs of beef chuck should be cut into bite-size pieces and seared on all sides in a skillet before slow cooking.
Is there a specific layering order for the Crock Pot?
Yes, start with onions, then garlic and peppers, followed by beans, chipotles, tomatoes, and finally the various meats.
What is the purpose of the mole sauce?
The mole sauce provides a deep, complex, and slightly earthy flavor that complements the variety of peppers and meats.
How much chili powder is required?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of chili powder.
What should I serve with this chili?
Due to its high heat level, it is recommended to serve it with milk or cooling toppings like sour cream.
Are the Italian sausages left in their casings?
No, the hot Italian sausage should be taken out of the casings, broken into bite-size pieces, and par-cooked.
Can I stir the chili immediately?
The recipe suggests layering the ingredients and only stirring gently after 5 hours when adding the spices, then stirring thoroughly once the 8 hours are complete.
How many servings does this recipe make?
While not specified, a 6-quart Crock Pot full of meat and beans typically serves 8 to 10 people.
Is the beef broth added straight from the can?
No, it should be blended with the mole sauce first to ensure a smooth consistency.
What type of tomatoes are used?
One 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes is used for the chili base.
Do I use the adobo sauce from the chipotle can?
Yes, the chipotle chiles should be finely minced and included with the adobo sauce.
What is the total amount of meat in the recipe?
The recipe uses 4.5 lbs of meat total: 2 lbs beef chuck, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb sausage, and 1/2 lb bacon.
Can I cook this on the stovetop instead?
Yes, you can transfer the contents to a large stock pot, but the slow cooking in a Crock Pot is recommended for flavor development.
Does this chili have a smoky flavor?
Yes, the combination of bacon and chipotle chiles in adobo provides a distinct smoky undertone to the heat.