Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili
Looking for a chili recipe with a twist? This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili takes the classic comfort food to a whole new level. Combining the rich, savory flavors of beef chili with the sweet, creamy goodness of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, this dish is perfect for adventurous food lovers who enjoy sweet and savory combinations. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili combines bacon, ground beef and pork with smoked chili seasonings, beans, and the secret Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup that will make this chili taste just a bit sweet with the savory and smokey chili flavors.
Everyone in our house loves chili. Everyone also has their way of making chili. When I moved to Indiana, I quickly realized that pasta was essential to chili. Spaghetti and macaroni seemed to be everyone’s chili in Indiana. It seemed much more like soup than chili. A few years ago, a friend of mine said she threw a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in her chili. I started trying this in my chili. It has gone undetected by my family but yet gives the chili a richness and flavor that keeps them all returning for more.
Ingredients for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili
The ingredients of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup chili are the base of the chili I make on a regular basis. Please don’t feel like being daring and using peanut butter in your chili, this chili is still good with leaving it out. This is a smokey chili with the bacon and the smoked chipotle chili powder in it.
- ground beef
- onion, diced
- garlic, minced
- chili beans, drained and rinsed
- canned diced tomatoes
- crushed tomatoes
- beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Chili with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
In a large dutch oven, start by sauteing the bacon in a large Dutch oven.
Place the ground beef and ground pork in the Dutch oven on top of the bacon. Brown the ground beef and pork. Drain excess grease from the pan. Then add the diced onions and garlic to the Dutch oven.
Add Better than Bouillon, chili powder and salt to the beef and onions. Cook the combination until the meat is all completely cooked.
Add the crushed tomatoes and fire-roasted tomatoes to the meat. For the peanut butter cup chili, I actually used fire-roasted salsa-style tomatoes with roasted peppers in the mix. It might be a normal thing for me to use moving forward.
Add the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and a can of chili beans to the mix when the flavors have combined. I let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes before eating it. However, I always think chili is better the next day, and this chili is no different.
Chili is best eaten the way you like it. Plain Jane chili with the basic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili is one way to eat the chili.
We prefer to load it up with sour cream, cheese, and onions. Creamy and cheesy is chili is the way we roll.
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili is perfect for anyone looking to step outside the box and try something new. It’s a great dish for game day, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving an unexpected twist on traditional chili.
Make sure to pin this recipe and share it with your friends who love experimenting in the kitchen. And don’t forget to leave a comment below if you give this chili recipe a try!
Why Try Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili?
If you’re a fan of unusual recipes that surprise and delight, this sweet and savory chili recipe is a must-try. It combines Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with traditional chili ingredients for a bold, unexpected flavor profile. Whether you’re looking for a fun fall chili recipe or want to spice up your chili game, this one is sure to be a hit!
Tips for the Best Chili
- Toppings: Top your chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
- Choose quality ground beef: Opt for 80/20 ground beef to strike the perfect balance between flavor and texture in your chili.
- Experiment with more Reese’s cups: If you want to add more sweetness or peanut flavor, sprinkle additional chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top when serving. If you can’t use peanut butter cups, a piece of plain chocolate can work too.
What To Serve with Chili
I also know everyone eats chili with lots of different things. It appears an influence I have from Illinois is cinnamon rolls with my chili. The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili is going to soon become your favorite chili recipe. Regardless of how you make it, this is will be a base chili recipe you want to use.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chili
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork or sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, mined
- 1 whole onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Chilli powder
- 2 tablepoons Better than Bouillon, Beef Flavored
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
- 15.5 ounces chili beans
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Instructions
- Begin cooking cut bacon in the bottom of a Dutch oven. When bacon is half cooked add the beef and pork. Break apart to begin cooking.
- Add the onion and garlic to the meat. Stir to combine Add half the chili powder and chipotle powder. Add the Better than Bouillon. Continue to cook until the meat is fully cooked.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes and fire-roasted tomatoes to the meat. Stir in the salt and beans.
- Combine the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup to the chili. Stir to completely melt.
- Let simmer for 30 minutes or more.
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Step 2, why โadd half chili powder and chipotle chili powderโ?