Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
If you love a hearty, flavorful chili, you will enjoy the Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe. This chili is rich, spicy and full of meaty goodness. It’s perfect for cold nights, family dinners or game day meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cook the Meat
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add ground beef. Cook until browned. Stir often for even cooking.
Add Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add Bell Peppers
- Mix in red and green bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly soft.
Add Spices
- Sprinkle in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well.
Add Tomato Paste
- Mix in tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.
Add Tomatoes and Beans
- Pour in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir everything together.
Add Beef Broth
- Pour in beef broth. Mix until ingredients are evenly combined.
Simmer the Chili
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
Check the Flavor
- Taste chili and adjust salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
Serve Hot
- Ladle chili into bowls. Garnish with cheese, sour cream, or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Mix in corn or chopped zucchini for more vegetables.
- Use smoked sausage instead of ground meat for a smoky flavor.
- Let chili rest for a few hours; flavors improve after sitting.