Soups and Stews
Dr. Pepper Chili
Dr Pepper Chili has just the right balance of sweet and spicy and is sure to be a hit on
- Serves 4
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 30 minutes
- Total 45 minutes
I feel a little odd talking about a cold weather food since we spent the day on the beach with about 80 degree weather. The kids didn’t have school today so we are spending a long weekend in Beaufort, SC. You can take a peak at my Instagram for a glimpse of what we have been doing. (Note: Originally posted October 24, 2014.)
What Flavor Does Dr Pepper Give Chili?
Dr Pepper is hands down my favorite soft drink and it works well in a variety of recipes like Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce. Dr Pepper really adds some great flavor to this chili and the sweetness of it helps balance the spice and smokiness of chipotle chilis. It really is such a great chili recipe.
Made with lean ground beef, Dr Pepper Chili is a comforting, filling meal that is also healthy and nutritious. It pairs wonderfully with Honey Cornbread and a beer.
How To Make
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Brown and crumble the ground beef, when it is about halfway cooked add the onion and bell pepper. Drain off fat.
- Add spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Dr Pepper, tomato paste, chipotle chiles and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in beans.
- Serve with toppings.
Toppings For Chili
The more toppings the better in my opinion. Some great toppings for this chili are diced avocado, sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and pickled jalapeno slices.
Variations and Substitutions
- Sub ground turkey for ground beef.
- Use Coca Cola in place of Dr Pepper.
- Leave out the beans.
- Use green bell pepper in place of red bell pepper.
Be sure to try this Dr Pepper Pulled Pork as well.
Pin this now to find it later
More Chili Recipes
- Rotel Chili
- Three Bean Chili
- Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili
- Black-Eyed Pea and Sausage Chili
- Five-Alarm Chili
- Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
Originally posted October 24, 2014.
Recipe
Dr. Pepper Chili
This chili has just the right blend of sweet, spicy, and smokiness. It's a chili recipe you will want to make again and again.
- Serves 4
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 30 minutes
- Total 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (12-ounce) can Dr. Pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- sour cream (red onion, cilantro for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until about halfway cooked. Add onion and red bell pepper and continue to cook until vegetables are softened. If there is excess grease, you can remove it with a spoon before proceeding.
- 2
Add chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
- 3
Add chicken broth, Dr. Pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle chilis, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix well. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until chili has thickened to your liking. Add kidney beans.
- 4
Serve with sour cream, red onion, and cilantro.
Notes
Ground turkey can be sued in place of ground beef. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Calories394 kcal
- Carbohydrates48 g
- Protein35 g
- Fat7 g
- Saturated Fat3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3 g
- Trans Fat0.4 g
- Cholesterol71 mg
- Sodium1019 mg
- Potassium1056 mg
- Fiber12 g
- Sugar17 g
- Vitamin A1716 IU
- Vitamin C32 mg
- Calcium105 mg
- Iron8 mg
