Habanero Hellfire Chili Recipe
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Habanero Hellfire Chili

By: EDD RYAN 
"Tasty chili whose name says it all! Note: Whole Anaheim peppers are not widely available; this ingredient is optional, and you can use hot pepper sauce instead."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (167)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Caipirissima
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 6 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 8 Anaheim peppers, seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 ounce chile paste
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large soup pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess grease, leaving enough to coat bottom of pot Remove bacon, drain on paper towels and chop.
  2. Brown beef and pork in pot over medium high heat. When meat is browned, stir in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, Anaheim peppers, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, bouillon, crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, chile paste and water.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and bacon and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 595 | Total Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 91mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by Chef Mike   view full review
First of all, 'OMG AWESOME' Recipe! I followed all of the ingredients exactly, but added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by PHONETEK   view full review
It's been awhile since I have made this. This is quite hot using habanero's but if your even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by JDAY001   view full review
Thanks for this recipe. I just won 1st place in a chili cook-off out of 14 contestants! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by DaCuda   view full review
Very very good! It is hot of course but the taste is fantastic and yes, its easy to make. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by ladybeccsalot   view full review
i'm a vegetarian, so i had to change some of this up, obviously. to any vegetarians browsing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Carrie Magill   view full review
I was short by half the Anaheim peppers called for, but otherwise followed the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by Undomesticated Goddess   view full review
Yum-O! I made this last night and can't wait to have some more today. The only adjustments I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Darcy   view full review
This was the best chili I have ever made. If you don't like VERY spicy foods, just reduce the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by kvd98   view full review
Turned out really good. Obviously "hot" is relative since some people like really spicy foods...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by hippiechick   view full review
hellfire is right! die-hard chili eaters only! this one packs a punch!

 

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