How to Make John's Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

John's chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a family favorite for generations. This recipe has been passed down through the years and has become a staple in our household. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day or for a gathering with friends and family.

What sets John's chili apart from other recipes is the combination of savory spices and bold flavors. The meaty chunks of beef, the tangy tomatoes, and the spicy kick of chili powder all come together to cr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 8 serrano chile peppers, diced
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
  • 6 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 fluid ounce key lime juice
  • 4 fluid ounces tequila
  • 16 fluid ounces beer
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook until tender. Place pork and beef in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
  • Mix serrano chile peppers, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers, tomato paste, kidney beans, garlic, lime juice, tequila, and beer into the pot. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 877mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 88mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1104mg