Description
Devil’s Chili is a fiery, flavor-packed chili loaded with ground beef, smoky spices, and a devilish kick of heat. Perfect for spice lovers, game days, or when you want to warm your soul with bold, deep flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for lighter option)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (add more for extra heat)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Sour cream and shredded cheddar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Stir in chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
5. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, beef broth, and brown sugar. Stir well.
7. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
9. Serve hot with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For an even spicier version, add diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
You can make this vegetarian by replacing meat with extra beans or lentils.
Chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop overnight.
Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, or over rice for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: devil's chili, spicy chili, beef chili, fiery chili, hot chili recipe