Nothing screams “Super Bowl” like a huge pot of chili. I have made many chili recipes, each one different than the last. This one, however, will be made again without modification. I wouldn’t normally incorporate peanut butter into my chili but apparently there is a widespread tradition amongst some people to always serve peanut butter with chili, either on the side with crackers or as peanut butter sandwiches, so I thought why not? This is the best chili I have made, but is it because of the peanut butter? Perhaps, but I think it’s a culmination of all the ingredients I threw in. In fact, my favorite ingredient was the hominy, an ingredient I’ve never cooked with before. I even got rave reviews from people that aren’t “chili people”. This is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday or any Sunday for that matter. Read on for more great Super Bowl recipes…
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1 onion, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground pork
1 lb ground turkey breast
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (12oz) jar salsa
2 (15oz) cans black beans, undrained
1 (29oz) can white hominy, drained (preferably Juanita’s)
1 (15oz) can red kidney beans, drained
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 chili seasoning kit* (I use Carroll Shelby’s)
1T cumin
1t chili powder
1t chipotle chili powder (or use reg. chili powder)
1T olive oil
salt, to taste
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup frozen sweet corn
* Note: With the chili seasoning kit, only add the spice packet. If it includes a hot pepper and salt packet, use those both “to taste”. If there is a masa flour packet (thickener), add that at the end, slowly, until desired consistency is reached.
Directions:
1. Add olive oil to a very large pot and cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat until onions are translucent. Add ground pork and turkey and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain fat from bottom of the pot.
2. Return the pot to the burner and add everything except for the peppers and the corn. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the peppers and the corn and simmer for an additional 30-60 minutes. Makes about 16 large servings but freezes well so stock up. Customize as desired:
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Are you freaking kidding me?!? Can I come over to your house for the game? Go Cardinals!
I actually didn’t realize Super Bowl Sunday was coming up until a few days ago! No party planned but I’m sure we’ll end up having some leftover chili, drinks and other good food, come on down! ~ Nick
Oh my gosh, yummy delightful eats! I want some!
Thanks for sharing such great recipes!
I want a spread with all of those delicious goodies! Those raspberry brownies look amazing!
Oh yum. Think I need to have a Super Bowl party just to be able to make all this delicious food.
man… I’m going to have to try that… even if it’s not for a super bowl party!
That looks SO good. And even more interesting with the peanut butter added. Hey, is this chili “even better the second day around” like most chilis?
I wonder if you can crock-pot this… ?
Go Cardinals!!
You can totally crock-pot it and it’s definitely better the second day. Luckily I put in the correct amount of peanut butter form the get-go, not too much, just enough. ~ Nick
Peanut butter in chili? I never would have thought of it, but I can totally see it working. The addition of pumpkin intrigues me as well. I’m going to go for it on sunday.
Report back if you do and how you like it! ~ Nick
What a great recipe! Thanks for all the other recipes!
I haven’t watched a super bowl in many years, but your chili would be a perfect excuse to sit in front of the TV to cheer complete strange teams on Sunday, LOL. Great job!
Haha, that’s exactly what it’s going to do for me! I just like the commercials and the food that comes along with the game. ~ Nick
I don’t know … are you sure this is good? I can’t imagine peanut butter in a chili. I really want to try but am a little scared lol. It looks good.
I assure you, you won’t be disappointed. My girlfriend gives it a super thumbs up and she hates chili. And I gave a friend a taste and he came back the next day craving it. Try it. ~ Nick
i can see how PB would be good in chili – i’ll bet it adds a nice flavor. i am definitely planning a pot of chili for this sunday. yours looks tasty!!
PB CHILI! Niiice.
Sounds good! I applaud the use of pumpkin as well :] It blends so seamlessly into so many things.
Looks great! Good luck in the contest!
Wow Nick, that’s some funky, good looking chili! (Do you think you could replace the meat with beans or tofu?) Have a great superbowl time with your pals! =)
There’s already a ton of beans but you could always add more! I bet tofu would be great. Or better yet, get some of that GimmeLean sausage/beef style and replace the meat with it! ~ Nick
Peanut butter chili? I think I have died. This is going to taste amazing–I am so making this.
another great recipe, Nick. Chili rocks, but I never have it at home with FOB parents.
By the way, enjoy the Super Bowl and have some great eats! Lucky for me, my birthday falls on the same day, so I get a weekend of good eats. I’m feeling a b-day dinner of legit Mexican food! Be jealous :p
Man, I AM jealous. I need to go to visit my girlfriends Mexican side of the family again, they make a mean cuisine! Enjoy the food-filled weekend! ~ Nick
Omg raspberry brownies look sooo goooood : )
Looks really delicious!! I love adding peanut butter to stews, adds lots of flavours and helps thicken as well.
Appetizing spread of game-time food.Adding PB to chili certainly makes it hearty and more nutritious ,love to try it next time I make chili.
is this the chili you gave me last weekend? I didnt know that it had PB in it!
Haha, yes you did. I told you twice, once before you ate it and once while you were eating it. No worries, the part that matters is that you thoroughly enjoyed it =) ~ Nick
Thank God you fixed our little viewing dilemma, this chili was calling to me on Tastespotting. It looks incredible, as do your other Super Bowl creations, I’ll have to get cooking this weekend.
And I took your suggestion about contacting Katie from Naturally Nutty. She definately brought the goods. Chocolate Vanilla Almond, and some tasty samples (all highly recommended). Thanks for all your advice!
Sure thing, enjoy the amazing flavors of Naturally Nutty, it’s quickly become my favorite brand of peanut butter. ~ Nick
The picture looks fabulous and I’ve got to try that sometime!
Peanut butter chili sounds good!
The pumpkin and peanut butter must make this creamy and sweet, at the same time bouncing off the spice! Love it.
Interesting recipe…looks yummy.
I’m assigning my husband to make this. Yummy! Love the pumpkin. Sneaky.
what a terrific, extremely unique recipe! have you ever made your own hominy? my grandpa is a pro, and it’s unlike anything you’ll ever buy in a store.
again, great recipe!
I’m so new to hominy, I haven’t thought to make it yet. It’s pretty simple from what I understand, basically treating/soaking the corn in lime water of some sort? The stuff in the can ain’t bad, especially once you cook/boil it for a little while, the texture is wonderful. ~ Nick
Oh my gosh, this looks and sounds amazing! I’ve always wanted to try hominy–this is a good excuse to, right? You’re a chili genius!
Nom…NOM! Too bad I’m eating with a lot of people and can’t do beans unless I’m just chillin’ with my spouse…know what I mean?
I remember that raspberry brownie post. Oh lord!
Well perhaps you should be careful then, but I tell you the crowds will love it! ~ Nick
Great recipe Nick. Your site is looking better and better each time I come by. Great job!
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Oh my, that PB chili looks amazing. Is that lovely color from the peanut butter? Will have to make some, with double the meat and no beans to lower the carbs. Thanks for another great recipe, Nick!
I want to come for everything but especially the chili!
I just ran across this in cyberspace and felt compelled to give it to you. It involves superlean pork tenderloin, peanut butter, and asian-type flavors-
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2009/02/asian-peanut-butter-pork-crockpot.html
This is right up my alley. I heard someone talking about a slow-cooker peanut butter pork tenderloin recipe, maybe this is it? This is next on my list, thanks Liz! ~ Nick
Hey,my hubby made an easy treat using PB. Check it out when you can. Hope all is well!
http://wearethelittles.com/GL2/
Hi Nick! I’ve never used hominy either. Pumpkin puree? Hmm…I’m just not sure about that but I trust you. If you say it’s the best chili you’ve made (hopefully you’ve made more than one?) then I will bookmark it to try.
Ha, I’ve made at least a dozen chili recipes before. I’ve used pumpkin puree in 3 of them and I fully support that ingredient. The thing about pumpkin and peanut butter is not to overdo it. But when done right, as it is here, it’s perfecto! And don’t forget the hominy, it is truly the best part. ~ Nick
Peanut butter in chili would be fantastic…sort of a Thai twist:D
oh my goodness, are you serious? peanut butter chili? okay! well the entire spread looks like a feast for real winners!!!!!! woo hoo Steelers!
my boyfriend saw this and has ordered me to make it on sunday. it looks awesome, and i can’t wait =D
I agree with his command decision! Let me know the results!
Just made it…loved it..added 2 small cans extra of diced tomatoes and a cup a chicken stock..was skeptical about adding peppers at the end..but worked perfect..substituted pork with steak..and added 2 chopped jalapenos..very great..enjoyed by all…thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Adding the peppers at the end helps keep them a little crunchy, so they’re not completely mushy. I will try steak or ground beef next time and I like the jalapeno addition!
I have made this 3 times now and when asked what was in it i told them peanutbutter and pumpkin they are like no way. Did not bring home any left overs. Thanks for sharing this is now the families favorite chili recipe. Good also served as the topping for chips and cheese.
Excellent! I’m so glad everyone seems to like it! This really is the best chili I’ve ever made or had, it can’t be beat!
I have made this chili a few times now. It is the best Chili Ever. Have been lookin foe a chili recipe some time now with peanut butter. Definately will enter this one in the church chili cook off.
Thank you! When I said “this is the best chili I have made”, I wasn’t tooting my own horn but stating a fact! The stuff is fantastic and superbly healthy. I hope you’ll let me know how the cook off goes!
Okay, so I have made it and it’s simmering on the stove right now and I have got to say that I am skeptical. It makes a HUGE pot and I am so hoping that it is not a waste of my time and money.
I am entering it into tomorrow’s church chili cookoff. I have come in third the past three years. I am hoping this recipe puts me in the winner’s circle but seriously, when adding the PB and the pumpkin I almost threw up a little bit, as it just seems so gross.
Fingers crossed.
Almost threw up? That might be the worst review I’ve gotten yet – and you haven’t even tasted it! Although I might have recommended that if the thought of peanut butter and pumpkin make you want to vomit, maybe this isn’t for you. However, the other glowing comments on this recipe speak to the deliciousness, I assure you.
And I hope you and Sarah (comment #41) aren’t entering the same church chili cook off or you’ll both be tied for first place!
Okay, so we had the chili for dinner and it’s a good solid chili but . . . one question. On the Carrol Shelby’s spice packet – did you add everything? (The masa, all the salt, the spice packet and the hot pepper?) I only used the spice packet (I have to be careful with the heat as most people at the cookoff don’t like it spicy.) Thanks.
Ah, perhaps I wasn’t too clear on that. I added the spice packet and most of the hot pepper. I used the salt packet “to taste” and with the masa flour, I used some of it, adding it slowly until it reached the perfect consistency. I should update the recipe with that…
But the real question – “good solid chili” – what exactly does that mean? Better than an 8 out of 10? Better than vomit?
This is ingenious! I never would have thought to combine chili + peanut butter + pumpkin puree, but it was seriously yummy. Even the bf, who was highly suspicious of the unorthodox ingredients, was won over. The only real deviation I made from the recipe was to add a 12oz bottle of Fat Tire (because beer makes everything better). I wish I’d had some Samuel Adams Octoberfest, but alas, we drank all of our reserves. Thanks for the delicious delicousness, Nick!
Mmmm, Holly, that’s a great idea! I’ll be adding beer next time for sure! Glad you both enjoyed it!
What type of salsa did you use?
Good question. Although I don’t remember the specific brand, a simple medium red salsa will suffice, it just adds a lot of good flavor.
Just finished making a batch of this. It is the most amazing chili recipe I’ve ever tried, which I’ve made myself. Thank you so much for sharing.
For the salsa, I used 2 cans of Herdez Salsa Ranchera. It’s a dark red salsa with a smoky complex flavor that goes well with this chili. Some sriracha sauce dribbled over the top for some heat was also grand. Oh, and I added a tsp of cocoa powder too! Not that it needed it, just something I like to add to chili. Other than that this one’s going in the book.
Ah, cocoa powder, I like that idea! I have to find that salsa too, I’ll be sure to try it next time.
Thanks for the rave review, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Made this before Thanksgiving for everybody to eat on when they got tired of turkey. I for sure thought that I would have some to freeze. Nope. Everybody loved it and my nieces gave me two thumbs up! I do, however, want to find a way to add a little more depth to the flavor without adding heat. Great recipe!
Great news! Thanks for letting me know how much you guys enjoyed it. What Chili Seasoning Kit did you use? Carroll Shelby’s or a different one?
I used Carroll Shelby, but didn’t use the heat packet because of my nieces. Maybe just a little more cumin and chili powder?
Yes, I would suggest more cumin, chili powder and paprika. And for more depth, you could add some cocoa powder (3-4 Tbsp) and cinnamon (1-2 tsp) too!
Another thought. Would sweet potatoes work?
You mean using sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin? I’m sure it would be delicious but likely be thicker and add some sweetness to the chili. Definitely sounds interesting, give it a try and let me know!
What a fantastic recipe. It sounds wonderful.
What size can of pumpkin did you use….small or large?
Sorry…I misread the recipe…it is 1 cup of pumpkin puree!!
Yup! So about 1/2 of a small can. Do I smell chili cooking at Kay’s house? =)
I LOVE this chili!!! It is Awesome!!! Whenever I say I am going to make it…there are cheers throughout the house. It has been at every football game and will be at this weekend for our Super Bowl Party. Actually, I make it at least once a month no matter what is going on.I use a huge pot and transfer it to my crockpot so it’s ready to eat all day, it’s great with Scoops and Fritos. I do use the cocoa powder and add some liquid smoke and brown suger. YUM!!! Thank you for this recipe, my days of looking for the perfect chili recipe are over! Again…Thank You from my entire family!!!
Wow, that is the nicest compliment I have ever gotten! You just made my weekend Donna, thank you so much! I’m so glad your family enjoys it, I really can’t believe how popular this recipe has gotten. I was always searching for the “perfect” chili, and now I don’t make any other kind either! Say hi to the family for me =)
Ah. May. Zing.
Oh my freaking god! This sounds awesome. I already think putting peanut butter in pretty much anything instantly makes it taste better. Why I never thought to put it in chili, completely baffles me. I’ve added cocoa and beer to it, why not my beloved peanut butter. THanks for the great idea. I wish I had seen this recipe before Sunday. I definitely would have made it for my Super Bowl party. Oh well. Better late than never.
Yea, but then you would have had to share! Once you try this chili, you’ll never make another, and you’ll want to hoard it all for yourself! Enjoy it Teeny!
I’ve tried chili with peanut butter! Yuuuum. With a fat piece of healthy cornbread on the side-with pb smeared on it of course
I like the way you think! I’m totally on board with that.
Oh wow! I’ve seen you make this kind of chili before. Had me drooling then, have me drooling now. Looks great.
It’s the most drool-worthy chili out there!
Vegetarian version? :)
Of course Leah! Just replace the 2lb of meat with 0lb of meat =]
I have used a version of this recipe for over a year and fall in love with it every time I make it. Peanut butter and pumpkin puree are genius ingredients! I will never make a batch of chili without adding them!
I couldn’t agree more Tess! Anyone who eats it can’t necessarily pick out those ingredients but they definitely contribute a lot to the overall flavor and texture. It’s unbeatable.
I love chili. My husband “thinks” he doesn’t. I’ll show him. And I won’t tell him about the pb or pumpkin or he won’t even try it. ;)
Oh he’ll love this. Guaranteed or your money back =]
I am laughing out loud! Well, of course….