Delepta

HomeSoups and StewsDr. Pepper Chili

Dr. Pepper Chili

Dr. Pepper Chili makes a hearty, filling meal. It has just the right balance of spicy and sweet plus some smokiness from chipotle peppers.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Total45 min
  • Serves4
  • Rating4.7
Dr. Pepper Chili

Dr Pepper Chili has just the right balance of sweet and spicy and is sure to be a hit on game day. Serve up a warm bowl with sour cream, onion, and fresh cilantro or use it as a topping for hot dogs or a dip for fritos. Any way you eat Dr Pepper Chili, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal.

Dr Pepper Chili topped with sour cream and red onion in a bowl.

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 for a glimpse of what we have been doing. (Note: Originally posted October 24, 2014.)

Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *

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.)

  1. Brown and crumble the ground beef, when it is about halfway cooked add the onion and bell pepper. Drain off fat.
  2. Add spices and cook for 30 seconds.
    Adding spices.
  3. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Dr Pepper, tomato paste, chipotle chiles and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
    Adding Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Stir in beans.
    Stirring in beans.
  5. Serve with toppings.
    Adding toppings.
    Dr Pepper Chili in 2 bowls and a glass full of beer.

    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.

    Close-up of chili in a bowl.

    Pin this now to find it later

    More Chili Recipes

    Originally posted October 24, 2014.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 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. 2

    Add chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds while stirring.

  3. 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. 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
  • Carbs48
  • Protein35
  • Fat7
  • Sodium1019
  • Fiber12
  • Sugar17

More from this shelf