Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
Would you like a spicy hot meal? This is a recipe of Pepper Belly Pete Chili. It is dense, fatty and is tasty. The chili contains ground beef, beans and delicious spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can kidney beans drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- Optional: cheese sour cream, green onions
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a big pot. Add ground beef. Cook until brown. Stir and break it into small pieces. Remove extra fat if needed.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir until soft and nice-smelling.
Add Vegetables
- Add the chopped bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until soft.
Mix in Spices
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well so all flavors blend together.
Add Tomatoes and Beans
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir to mix well.
Pour Broth and Simmer
- Add beef broth and mix. Let it boil. Then lower the heat. Simmer for 25–30 minutes. Stir sometimes so it doesn’t stick.
Check and Adjust
- Taste the chili. Add more salt or spice if you want. If it’s too thick, add more broth.
Serve and Enjoy
- Pour the hot chili into bowls. Add cheese, sour cream, or green onions on top. Enjoy with rice or bread.
Notes
- Fresh spices are to be used to be strong.
- Allow the chili to simmer slowly to get a full flavor.
- Add some hot sauce in case you are a spice lover.
- You may replace beef with either chicken or turkey.
- Do not forget to taste and add salt before serving.