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Slow Cooker Habanero Chili Recipe

This Slow Cooker Habanero Chili is a bold, flavor-packed dish with hearty meats, fiery peppers, and rich spices for the ultimate spicy kick
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. pork sausage I use jimmy dean
  • 3 habanero peppers diced, seeds and all
  • 2 jalapenos diced, seeds and all
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 20 oz. Rotel tomatoes (two 10-oz. cans) do not drain
  • 30 oz. pinto beans (two 15-oz cans) drained
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup water
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Instructions

  • Set a large skillet on the stove top to medium high heat. Add the ground beef and ground sausage to the pan. Cook and crumble. Drain off any fat. Add to the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Stir and serve.

Notes

  • Use gloves to chop the peppers for the heat and stick to your skin even after washing.
  • If the chili is too spicy, serve the chili topped with plenty of sour cream and cheese. Or serve over white rice.
  • Chili stores great. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to three months!
Variations
  • Can't find habaneros? You can use jalapenos, poblanos or serrano peppers, though your chili won't be as hot.
  • To step this recipe up a notch, consider using beer instead of water.
  • Ground chicken or turkey are great substitutions for the chili will still have great flavor from the array of seasonings and peppers.
  • 2 chili packets can be used instead of all the seasonings (salt and all).
  • Any type of beans can be used such as black beans, white beans or kidney.
Serving ideas
  • This spicy chili great served in bread bowls! Or serve with a side of cornbread or garlic bread.
  • Topping ideas are shredded cheese, sour cream, sweet yellow onion (or sliced green onion). Chopped cilantro or avocado are wonderful on this as well.
  • Crunchy toppings we love are fritos, tortilla chips or saltine crackers.
  • Alternate ways to serve (think leftovers) are in baked potatoes, over rice or wrapped in tortillas. Can be spooned over chili dogs as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Potassium: 1369mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 7mg

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