We have a Chili Cook-Off today for #SundaySupper. I really wanted to make a winning slow cooker chili recipe today for you, so I started off with a great name, Best Damn Chili Ever for Chili Cook-Off #SundaySupper and then had to come up with a beef chili that was worthy!!
Do you want a chili in a hurry? Then try our 30-minute Buffalo Chicken Chili, so full of flavor for so little time! And our Cheesy Bread to go with it!!
I wanted this chili to have lots of deep layered smokey flavor, so I charred the peppers, added smokey paprika, dried smoked chipotle peppers, roasted tomatoes, and chorizo, all to add that incredible taste. Never mind all of the other 15 ingredients!!
How to Make the Best Damn Chili Ever!
Start by cooking and stirring the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the stovetop to a crockpot and in the same pan brown the chorizo and then add it to the beef. You don’t need to drain fat from the pan as you need that for cooking the vegetables.
Heat oil if needed in the same pan and then cook and stir onion along with the garlic. One cooked add it to the beef mixture.
Add in the peppers once prepared accordingly to the slow cooker, followed by the remaining ingredients except for the kidney beans and the corn. I like to add those in the last hour so they aren’t mushy.
Have leftover chili? Make these amazing Chili Cheese Fries! They will be a great family feast with your leftovers!!
How Spicy is this Chili?
This is spicy but not blow your head off spicy, I can’t handle that. You can always adjust the heat with the amount of chipotle pepper you add. Pass the hot sauce if someone wants it spicier or add more fresh jalapenos on top.
I love the chili powder cumin combination in this chili too, it has a great depth of flavor. All the ingredients including the unusual like cinnamon and red wine make this the best damn chili you will ever have. Trust me, try a bowl, you will want to make this again and again.
Thick, meaty, stocked full of vegetables, plus it is so easily done in the slow cooker!! You will love making this chili, ENJOY!!!!
#SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off
Now we have a big line up of chilis here and you need to vote for your favorite!!! Flashing lights, arrow above!!! Best Damn Chili Ever needs your vote!!
The person with the most votes by Thursday Feb. 27th, which coincidentally is National Chili Day will win a ticket to the 2014 Food and Wine Conference in Orlando, Florida + a $25 gift card!!!
Will YOU be a part of the #SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off judges panel this week? Voting is live at the Sunday Supper Movement Online Community Magazine starting now and concluding (fittingly) on February 27 – National Chili Day! Browse the submissions and cast your vote by clicking HERE!
Bison or Beef
- Bison & Black Bean Chili from It’s Yummi!
- Easy Beef Bean Chili from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Easy Chili con Carne from Manu’s Menu
- Gesundheit Chili from Magnolia Days
- Hellfire Chili from Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Moroccan Harissa Spiked Chili from MarocMama
- Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Chili from Hip Foodie Mom
Pork Chili
- Apple and Red Ale Pulled Pork Chili from Curious Cuisiniere
- Pineapple Pork Chili from Melanie Makes
Chicken, Duck, and Turkey Chili
- Asian Five Spice Duck Chili from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Buffalo Turkey Chili from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Chicken and Bell Pepper Chili from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili from Soni’s Food
- Gluten Free Turkey Chili from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Low Calorie Turkey Chili from Basic N Delicious
- Olé Mole Turkey Chili from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Shockingly Delicious Chili Mole with Red Beans and Raisins from Shockingly Delicious
- Thai Chicken Chili from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Mixed (meat combo) Chili
- Best Damn Chili Ever from Noshing With The Nolands
- Chili con Tres Carne from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Harlem Meatloaf Chili from Neighborfood
- Leslie’s Best Chili from La Cocina de Leslie
Fish and Seafood Chili
- Scrumptious Seafood Chili from A Kitchen Hoor
Vegetarian Chili
- Easy Vegetarian Chili with Raisins and Cashews from Delaware Girl Eats
- Vegan Slow Cooker Chili from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Twist-on-Chili
- Chicken Chili Cheese Fries from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chili Cornbread Cupcakes from In The Kitchen With KP
Best Wines To Pair with Chili #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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Best Damn Chili Ever for Chili Cook-Off #SundaySupper
A smokey chili layered with incredible flavors and outstanding ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef, browned
- 3 chorizo sausages, cooked and diced
- 2 dried chipotle peppers (small or 1 1/2 large)
- 2 sweet onions, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each red pepper, yellow and green pepper, diced
- 1-28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes
- 2-14 oz. cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- 1-28 oz. kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1-14 oz. can Adzuki Beans, drained and rinsed (or another bean that is your favorite)
- 1 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- Red and green jalapeno peppers, sliced for garnish
- Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet.
- Meanwhile soak the chipotle peppers in boiling water to rehydrate for 20 min.
- Place the red and yellow peppers under a broiler to char. Once charred place in a bowl and cover with a cloth to steam and cool.
- Once the beef is browned add to a large bowl of a slow cooker. In the same pan brown the chorizo. Once cooked, dice into small pieces and add to the beef.
- Add the onions and garlic now to the pan with a little oil if needed. Saute until translucent and add to the beef mixture.
- Chop the chipotle peppers once rehydrated. Skin and seed the red and orange peppers and dice. Add all the peppers to the beef mixture.
- Add in the green peppers, both kinds of tomatoes, red wine, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Cook on low 6-8 hours. In the last hour add the beans and corn.
- Garnish with the jalapenos and cheese if using.
Comments & Reviews
Brianne (CupcakeKaleChip) says
Wow, I bet that ingredient list packs some flavor and punch!
Noshing with the Nolands says
It is a really good chili, thanks Brianne!!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
Oh my GOSH, Tara! Your photos are so gorgeous, I can hardly stand it! The pops of color from those peppers against that nice rich, dark chili. Oh, be still my heart *thump thump*
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Becca, so glad you like the chili!!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Those are some incredible photos! Your chili looks amazingly delicious with just the right amount of heat!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Renee!!
Roz says
The ingredients in your chili certainly sound damn good to me! This was a super fun theme for Sunday Supper! Especially in February to warm the old bones!
Noshing with the Nolands says
This one really did warm our bones Roz, thanks for coming over!!
Laura says
I bet the smokey flavour in this chili was perfect, I love chipolte peppers.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Just the right heat for me, thanks so much Laura!!
Liz says
This looks terrific, Tara! Love the extra smokiness and all the layers of flavor you’ve added 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Liz!!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
WOW Tara I love the flavors you have going on here. Chorizo is one of my faves! Your pictures are gorgeous too!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Bobbi!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum Tara! Your chili looks just amazing! So perfect! I love the name of your chili!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jennifer!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Your photos really tell the story here. Beautiful bowl o’ red.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Dorothy!!!
Renee says
Looks like a damn fine chili too with those awesome photos and tasty ingredients.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Renee, now I have everyone cursing!!! LOL
Shaina says
Love all the smokiness!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you Shaina!!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
Tara! wow, love this chili! I can totally see the deep layered smokey flavor. . love this!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Alice!!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
I could literally taste this dish as I was reading your post and recipe! I love the addition of corn too! Yummy just yummy!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much for your kind words Tammi!!
Hezzi-D says
This sounds wonderful! I’m loving the red wine and chorizo in this chili!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Heather!!
Sarah at The Magical Slow Cooker says
Looks awesome Tara! I’ve never thought of adding chorizo to chili! Great idea!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I think chorizo will be there forever more!! Thanks for coming over Sarah!!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
As much as I want my chili to win, I must admit that yours looks soooooo good. Wow! Gorgeous pictures too. Awesome job, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Julie!! Such kind words!!
Amanda @ MarocMama says
So gorgeous – and how come I never thought to add corn to chili? Yummm!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Corn is a must in my chili, it is always there! Thanks Amanda!!
Manu says
What a great chili recipe! LOVE the chorizo in it! Your pictures are A M A Z I N G! I absolutely adore the way the red peppers stand out against the brown chili! Fantastic job Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Manu!!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
What an appropriate name!!! It looks AMAZING!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Betsy!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I can just taste all those wonderful smoky flavors!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much for coming over Sarah!!
Katie says
Well dang, this looks DARN good! I love that you charred the peppers beforehand – that flavor is probably killer!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Katie!!
Delaware Girl Eats says
Smoky flavors — yum!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over!! Love a smoky chili!!
Soni says
With the sausage, red wine and chipotle in this chili you’re absolutely right in calling it the Best Damn Chili Ever!!! Love the flavors 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Soni!!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
Yum! This just might be the ‘best damn chili’-mind you, I think I need a big bowl sent to me to be sure C:
Noshing with the Nolands says
LOL Jane, sorry it is now all gone 🙂 Thanks for coming over!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Love that you used charred peppers for this! I bet that adds a lot of great flavor. The fresh toppings look so colorful too. Lovely photos!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Courtney!!
Julie says
Sounds delicious, and your photos are lovely!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Julie!!
Heidy L. McCallum says
Your recipe has been chosen as one of the 8 to be featured on our Facebook.com Page! Congratulations on having a fantastic, easy to follow, tasty looking recipe! More information to come!
Noshing with the Nolands says
How exciting, thank you so much Heidy!
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Dan from Platter Talk says
Your photos say it all in this one! How could chili get any better?!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Dan!
Nicole Neverman says
This chili sounds absolutely fantastic!! I would love to try this, I especially love that it uses the slow cooker 🙂
Tara Noland says
The slow cooker is a brilliant invention that is for sure, thanks Nicole!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This sounds fab and looks amazing!! I have some Adzuki beans I need to use….great opportunity here!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Patricia, enjoy!
Carrie says
Found this chilli recipe on Pinterest and I am heading to the store to get ingredients but I just realized people are coming over tonight and this is supposed to go in the slow cooker. Can I do it stove top?? If so, how long do you think? Thanks in advance.
Tara Noland says
You can cook chili quickly and just let simmer for even 1/2 hour but the longer it cooks the better it is in my opinion. Do what works for you with your time limit.
Abbie says
What kind of wine?
Tara Noland says
Any kind of red wine will do, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chianti etc.
ABBIE says
Thank you, what about the aduki beans and San Marzano tomato’s? My store doesn’t ha have those.
Tara Noland says
You can sub in any bean you like or just omit those and add more kidney beans. As for the San Marzano you can sub in any tomatoes. Keep an eye for those though as they are really good!
Jen says
I made this for our family this Super Bowl Sunday and everyone LOVED it (including my very picky nieces)..great job with these ingredients!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much. I made it also for Super Bowl again and got rave reviews. I think there is one bowl left for lunch, I can’t wait!!
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