Curt's Five Alarm Touchdown Chili Con Carne with Beans

Get ready to spice up your game day with Curt's Five Alarm Touchdown Chili Con Carne with Beans—a bold, hearty recipe that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Packed with layers of flavor, this chili combines tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and black beans, and a dynamic blend of spices including smoky chipotle, zesty cumin, and a fiery kick of cayenne. Fresh bell peppers, jalapeños, and aromatic garlic add depth, while a simmer in rich beef broth ensures a thick, satisfying texture. Quick to prep and slow-simmered to perfection, this chili is a touchdown on flavor. Top it off with creamy sour cream, shredded cheddar, and fresh cilantro, then scoop it up with crunchy corn chips for a winning finish that’s sure to earn rave reviews at any tailgate or family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• 1 cup sour cream, for serving
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• 1 bag corn chips, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add jalapeño peppers, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir everything together thoroughly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the chili, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or cayenne if desired for additional heat.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Pair with corn chips for dipping and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4253.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5338.6

Total Fat 325.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 858.0mg	0%
Sodium 11480.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.6g	0%
Total Sugars 84.6g
Protein 271.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 2057.9mg	0%
Iron 50.7mg	0%
Potassium 9819.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 25.9%