One of My Favorites:
Devil’s Advocate Infused Honey Chili
I’m a huge chili fan, and like the people in Cincinnati, I eat chili on hot dogs, in casseroles, over gluten-free spaghetti, and as a filling for omelettes. The spicy savory nature of chili is very adaptable and can be used to make soups, sauces, and main dishes. Also, the heat can easily be adjusted, and this is what I did when I created Devil’s Advocate Infused Honey Chili.
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The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion chopped finely
- 2-4 cloves of garlic chopped finely (by taste)
- 1 can of beans (kidney, black, or pinto)
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pepper paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tbsp Devil's Advocate
- 1/2-1 scant tsp of Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2-1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown beef. Remove from pan with slotted spoon.
- Saute onion and garlic until golden, loosening fung from bottom of pan.
- Pour off excess fat, if any.
- Add beef, tomatoes, beans, pepper paste, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, and oregano.
- Bring to boil and simmer covered for about 45 minutes.
- Flavor with Devil's Advocate, salt, and pepper. Simmer for at least another 15 minutes.
- Serve with shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, tortillas or tortilla chips.
Notes
If your chili gets too thick, you can add some chicken stock to thin it down and then simmer the chili for a few minutes.
When you add Devil's Advocate to taste, know that the heat from the ghost peppers will come on the end of your tasting. The cayenne will be forward, followed by a hint of ghost pepper.
With respect to sweetness, if you find your chili a bit too sweet for you, you can add 1 or 2 tbsps. of Cider Vinegar to taste.
Notes on Sweet Red Pepper Paste
I make my own sweet red pepper paste using a recipe somewhat similar to this: https://youtu.be/I2p_bB4L8iM. You can always purchase sweet red pepper paste at any store that carries Hispanic foods.
