SWEET AND SPICY CHILI

Sweet and Spicy Chili image

Provided by Monica Valenti

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

4 lb lean ground beef or chuck
1 large red onion chopped
4 whole jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 seeded red bell pepper
1 seeded green bell pepper
2 clove garlic, peeled, chopped and sauteed in butter
3 can(s) 14 oz each stewed tomatoes
1/2 c vegetable cocktail juice (v8)
3/4 c red wine (burgundy preferred)
3 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp seasoned pepper
2 can(s) (14 1/2 oz each) dark red kidney beans
sour cream
cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients except beef and beans in large pot. cook over medium heat about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Meanwhile brown meat in large skillet, drain. Keep beef warm while chili mixture is cooking.
3. After chili mixture has cooked for 1 1/2 hours stir in beef,and beans cook for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
4. For best flavor developement, let chili sit for several hours or refrigerate overnight. Heat thoroughly before serving. Top with shredded cheddar and sour cream.