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Craig Supercharged Chili

Craig Supercharged Chili

Craig Supercharged Chili is not just a normal chili recipe. It is bold, spicy, rich, and full of powerful flavors that make every bite exciting. If you love thick, meaty, and slightly smoky chili with a perfect balance of heat and comfort, this recipe is for you.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cast Iron Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 2 Wooden spoon
  • 3 Cutting board
  • 4 Sharp Chef’s Knife
  • 5 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 6 Can Opener
  • 7 Ladle
  • 8 Stove or Cooktop

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 250 g ground sausage spicy or mild
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Beans and Tomatoes

  • 1 can kidney beans drained and washed
  • 1 can black beans drained and washed
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Supercharged Spices

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat

Secret Supercharged Boost

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the Meat

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until brown. Break the meat into small pieces using a spoon. Remove extra fat if needed.

Step 2: Add Vegetables

  • Add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • The kitchen will start smelling amazing at this stage.

Step 3: Add Spices

  • Now add chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Cook the spices with meat for 1–2 minutes. This step makes the flavor stronger.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Beans

  • Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce into the pot. Add kidney beans and black beans. Mix everything nicely.

Step 5: Add Supercharged Ingredients

  • Add cocoa powder, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. These ingredients give the chili a deep, rich, and slightly sweet balance.
  • Do not worry — cocoa powder will not make it sweet. It makes the flavor deeper and richer.

Step 6: Add Broth and Simmer

  • Pour beef broth into the pot. Stir well. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 30–40 minutes. If you have time, cook for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
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