Spicy Smoking Hot Chili No Beans Here

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this "Spicy Smoking Hot Chili No Beans Here" recipe—a bold, robust, and smoky chili that’s all about the meat and flavor! Perfectly seasoned ground beef and pork sausage form the hearty backbone of this dish, while fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, and a blend of dark chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper deliver layers of heat and depth. A surprising addition of chopped dark chocolate enhances the richness, creating a complex balance of flavors. With no beans to distract from the meaty goodness, this chili is ideal for those craving a purist’s experience. Serve it steaming hot and top it with creamy sour cream, shredded cheddar, or fresh cilantro for a customizable finishing touch. Whether it’s game day or a cozy night in, this spicy chili is sure to be the star of your table. Perfect for searchers looking for no-bean chili, spicy chili recipes, or hearty comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 28 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 ounce dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and pork sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chili uncovered for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped dark chocolate during the last 10 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt into the chili for added depth of flavor.

Step 9

Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with optional toppings such as chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3395.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5062.3

Total Fat 374.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 145.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.7g
Cholesterol 1194.2mg	0%
Sodium 8885.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.5g
Protein 303.5g	0%

Vitamin D 334.2IU	0%
Calcium 1577.0mg	0%
Iron 46.9mg	0%
Potassium 7388.8mg	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: 66.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 9.7%