Need help with a Sweet and Spicy Chili recipe

[sqwib]

A co worker is hung up on a sweet and spicy chili he gets from Bagelocity.

We both picked up some for lunch and were picking it apart and tasting to see what the ingredients are.

Not sure of the technique but pretty sure it's just a basic cook.

I'm not sure if some of the sweetness is coming from honey or just a plain sugar.

I know there are several ingredients that are sweet such as red peppers and tomatoes, but its a bit sweeter than the ingredients would allow.

I been searching on line for a starter recipe and think I found a starting point for the chili

Tell me what you think.

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI

• 1 lg. red onion, chopped
• 4 whole jalapeno peppers
• 1 each, seeded, chopped green pepper & red bell pepper (I would double the red)
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped, sauteed in butter
• 3 (14 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 c. cocktail vegetable juice (probably v-8 and would double as well)
• 3/4 c. red wine (burgundy preferred)
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 6 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (any suggestions here?)
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder (increase to 1 teaspoon)
• 1/4 tsp. celery salt
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper (think this can be omitted?)
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. onion salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. seasoned pepper
• 4 lb. lean ground round or chuck
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans, optional

1. Mix all ingredients except beef and kidney beans in large pot. Cook over medium heat about 1 1/2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet. Drain off excess fat. Keep cooked beef warm while the chili mixture is cooking.
3. After chili mixture has cooked 1 1/2 hours, stir in beef; cook 30 minutes. Stir in kidney beans; cook for another 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
4. For best flavor development, let chili set for several hours or refrigerate overnight. Heat thoroughly before serving.

I would probably crock for several hours after step 3

 

[kathrynn]

Hey there!  I put some Hershey's chocolate powder in mine (about 3 TBS)...it makes it darker red...and adds another taste that is richer.  Adds a touch of sweet.  I don't care for "maters" and that takes some of the acid out for me.  And I sometimes add just about a 1/4 cup of plain white sugar to sweeten it a bit...depending on the acid level of those "maters".  Why add white pepper....you do that if you are making a white chilli...so the pepper doesn't show...if any more pepper....use just black.  Wont be seen in the regular red chilli. My 2 cents worth!

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Without tasting the chili myself, attempting to make suggestions is just a shot in the dark.

Here's a recipe that's pretty simple and gets decent reviews...it may be worth a try.....

Spicy Sweet Honey Chili

http://www.food.com/recipe/1-spicy-sweet-honey-chili-78123

~Martin

 

[jpittssr]

When I think of "Sweet ans Spicy" I think of my BBQ Sauce.

Here is list of ingredients, might give you an idea.

1 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Dark karo
1 tablespoon Paprika
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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[chef jimmyj]

I would reduce the Vinegar to 3Tbs and increase the Chili Powder to 1Tbs. Also 1/4- 1/2tsp Cinnamon and Allspice will compliment the Sweetness...JJ

 

[sqwib]

I would reduce the Vinegar to 3Tbs and increase the Chili Powder to 1Tbs. Also 1/4- 1/2tsp Cinnamon and Allspice will compliment the Sweetness...JJ

You know.. I seen that on another recipe and was wondering about that.

 

[sqwib]

OH here Is what I got, any last minute suggestions.

SWEET AND SPICY CHILI

• 
   1 lg. red onion, chopped
• 
  4 whole jalapeno peppers
• 
   1 each, seeded, chopped green pepper & red bell pepper (I would double the red) (SQWIB)
• 
   2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped, sauteed in butter (4 Cloves of Garlic) (Curious Aardvark)
• 
   3 (14 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes (2 (14 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes) (Curious Aardvark)
• 
   1/2 c. cocktail vegetable juice (probably v-8 and would double as well) (SQWIB)
• 
   3/4 c. red wine (burgundy preferred)
• 
   3 tbsp. sugar replace with 1/2 cup honey (DigginDogFarm) (barkonbutrts)
• 
   6 tbsp. vinegar (reduce to 3 TBSP) (Chef Jimmy)
• 
   1 tbsp. olive oil
• 
   1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (sriracha brand) (Meateater) or red tabasco (Curious Aardvark)
• 
   1/4 tsp. chili powder (increase to 1 TBSP) (Chef Jimmy)
• 
   1/4 tsp. celery salt
• 
   1/4 tsp. oregano (3 tsp. oregano) (Curious Aardvark)
• 
  1/4 tsp. seasoned salt (replace with 1 tbs soy sauce) (Curious Aardvark)
• 
  1/4 tsp. salt (omit) can be added later (Curious Aardvark)
• 
  1/8 tsp. cayenne   (1/4 tsp cayenne) (SQWIB)
• 
  1/8 tsp. white pepper (omitted) (kathrynN)
• 
  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (Chef Jimmy) (TATONKA3A2)
• 
  ¼ teaspoon allspice (Chef Jimmy)
• 
  1/8 tsp. garlic powder (1 teaspoon) (SQWIB)
• 
  1/8 tsp. onion salt
• 
  1/8 tsp. ground cumin (omit)  (Curious Aardvark)
• 
  Hershey's chocolate powder (about 3 TBS). (kathrynN) (texashunter)
• 
  1/8 tsp. seasoned pepper
• 
  4 lb. lean ground round or chuck
• 
  1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (jpittssr)
• 
   2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans dark red kidney beans, optional

 

[kathrynn]

Looks yummy to me!

 

[sqwib]

One last Question

Honey or Brown sugar???

 

[scarbelly]

One last Question

Honey or Brown sugar???

Why not use molasses?  

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Turbanato sugar and try ground Cloves for some Exotic sweetness. A more flavorful Chile would be Serrano(I know they 'seem' hotter,but they have such a nice flavor). I do the 50-50-Beef/pork for deeper flavor and leave the Cayenne completely out. You'll have all the 'spicy 'you want with the Serranos, this with an addition of (a bit) of Chocolate will make a nice Chili. Just sayin'...

Have fun and...

 

[chef jimmyj]

Sounds good to me. I use Brn Sugar just because it is always on hand. Honey is good but we don't always have it...JJ

 

[oldschoolbbq]

Uh-huh, Cinnamon,Allspice,Clove, Star Anise are all good for chile flavor, more Juahacan(?) taste.

Going into Moles, very flavorful.

 

[cliffcarter]

Just saw this, I may be too late but will add my 2c.

Use minced garlic not powder, about 1 TBS

El Yucateco Habanero hot sauce is great stuff, I would use 1 TBS at least , YMMV

Omit white pepper, cayenne, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, celery salt, onion salt- the quantity of the 2 peppers is so low you won't notice them in the final product and the others are just another way to get salt into the recipe.

Increase the cumin to 1 teaspoon(maybe more- this can be a deal maker or breaker depending on your taste in chili so go slow)

Add the beans- we usually go with 1 can of dark red and 1 can of black beans for color.

Lastly on the sweet I think I would use a combination of honey and molasses, added to taste but at a ratio of 2 honey to 1 molasses. I have not made "sweet" chili so I would definately be cautious when adding the sweetener.

Good Luck!

 

[sqwib]

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