Handsome Jack’s Red Hot Red Wine Chili 🌶️🍷
Overview:
Are you ready to spice up your game day or cozy up on a chilly winter night with a bowl of hearty chili? Look no further than Handsome Jack’s Red Hot Red Wine Chili! This recipe combines the rich flavors of red wine, spicy salsa, and a variety of meats to create a chili that’s sure to please any crowd. Plus, it’s easy on the wallet and ready in just under 4 hours, making it perfect for those last-minute gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Serves: Enough for a hungry crowd!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Kidney beans |
| 1 can | Tomato paste |
| 1 cup | Hot salsa |
| 1 bottle | Red wine |
| 1 lb | Beef |
| 1 lb | Ground chicken |
| 1 lb | Sausages |
| 3 | Tomatoes |
| 3 | Celery ribs |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 | Bell peppers |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Paprika |
| 1 tsp | Oregano |
| 1 tsp | Cumin |
| 1/2 cup | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Olive oil |
Instructions:
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Marinate the Meat: Begin by marinating the beef and any other meat you’ve chosen in red wine overnight. This step allows the meat to soak up the delicious flavors of the wine, ensuring a rich and robust taste in every bite.
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Prepare the Beef: The next day, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated beef and any other meat you’re using, and cook until browned. Don’t forget to sprinkle in some taco seasoning for an extra kick of flavor. Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess grease and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients: While the beef is frying, prepare the remaining ingredients. In a large crockpot, add the kidney beans, tomato paste, hot salsa, diced tomatoes, chopped celery, minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, diced onion, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cumin. Give everything a good stir to ensure that the flavors are well combined.
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Add the Meat: Once the beef and other meats are cooked and drained, add them to the crockpot with the rest of the ingredients. Stir everything together until the meat is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Simmer and Stir: Set the crockpot to low heat and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows all the flavors to meld together and develop into a deliciously thick and hearty chili. Take this time to enjoy a beer or two while you stir away!
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Cheesy Goodness: After 30 minutes, add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese to the chili and continue to stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated. This adds a creamy richness to the chili that pairs perfectly with the spicy flavors.
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Wine Infusion: Now, it’s time to add another glass or two of red wine to the mix (or go ahead and finish off the bottle – we won’t judge!). Let the chili simmer for an additional hour or so, stirring occasionally. This extra time allows the flavors to deepen and intensify, resulting in a chili that’s bursting with flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the chili has simmered to perfection, ladle it into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, diced avocado, or fresh cilantro. Serve alongside some warm cornbread or tortilla chips for dipping, and get ready to enjoy the game with a bowl of Handsome Jack’s Red Hot Red Wine Chili!
Whether you’re tailgating at a football game or cozying up by the fire on a cold winter night, this chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out. So grab a spoon, dig in, and let the flavors of Handsome Jack’s Red Hot Red Wine Chili take your taste buds on a culinary adventure you won’t soon forget! 🏈🍲🔥
