How to Make Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili is a beloved comfort food that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for generations. Whether it's served at a backyard cookout, a family gathering, or a potluck dinner, there's something undeniably satisfying about digging into a steaming bowl of hearty, spicy chili. And if you're looking for a recipe that will knock your socks off, look no further than Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili.

This chili recipe is not for the faint of heart. It's packed with flavor and heat, making i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef, or more to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained, or more to taste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans, undrained, or more to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced stewed tomatoes, or more to taste
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons barbeque rub (such as Great American Spice Co.™ Pit Master)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon habanero-based hot sauce (such as Backdraft Fire Sauce®)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 14 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 5 quarts

  • Combine ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour off excess grease.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut into pieces.
  • Combine beef mixture, bacon, kidney beans, baked beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, barbeque rub, chili powder, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a large pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring every 30 minutes, until bubbling, 2 to 3 hours. Remove chili from heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate chili, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Reheat chili over low heat, stirring every 30 minutes, for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 810mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 313mg