Washabinaros Chili

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This chili is packed with flavor thanks to an array of chile peppers, wasabi (Japanese horseradish), beer, Italian sausage, and ground beef.

closeup of a pot of ground beef and Italian sausage chili on a stove
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ¾ pound bulk hot Italian pork sausage

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

  • ¼ cup chili powder

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon wasabi paste

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, divided

  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, chopped

  • 1 serrano pepper, chopped

  • 1 habanero pepper, sliced

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef, sausage, onions, and garlic; cook and stir until beef and sausage are browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.

  2. Pour in tomatoes, beef broth, beer, tomato paste, and coffee, then season with chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, wasabi, oregano, cayenne, coriander, and salt. Stir in one can kidney beans and bring to a boil.

  3. While chili is coming to a boil, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Anahiem, serrano, and habanero peppers; cook until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Add peppers to simmering chili. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

  5. Stir in remaining 2 cans kidney beans and cook for 45 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
25g Fat
52g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1680mg 73%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 14g 51%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 948mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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