The Only Chili Recipe You Need This Comfort Food Season

I'm on record as saying that I believe I have the best Chili recipe ever... BUT, I ended up taking some advice from subscribers and added a few NEW ingredients and I am BLOWN AWAY at how good this was! Let's #makeithappen
Use code MAKEITHAPPEN120 to get $120 off across your first 4 boxes of Good Chop at bit.ly/3nvjroS
MY FIRST EVER HARD COVER COOK BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE! PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW bestofbothworldscookbook.com
Get my All-Purpose Seasoning and Digital Food Thermometer here
www.mrmakeithappen.shop
CLICK THE "JOIN" BUTTON FOR MEMBERSHIP PERKS!
I Host Weekly Virtual Cooking Classes. You can sign up via Patreon here or if you just want to Support The Show: / mrmakeithappen
Don't forget to Subscribe, enable notifications, and give this video a thumbs up! Please take a moment to SHARE my channel to your friends and family! Thanks for your support.
Shop all of my Recipe E-Books - on sale now! www.mrmakeithappen.com​​​​​​​​​
FOLLOW ME!!!!!!
Instagram: @_MrMakeItHappen_
Twitter: @MrMake1tHappen
TikTok: @_mrmakeithappen_
Website: www.mrmakeithappen.com
Purchase Merch here - www.bonfire.com/make-it-happen
VIEW RECIPE: www.mrmakeithappen.com/post/c...
Shopping List:
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 lb ground pork
all purpose seasoning (or just salt, pepper, onion, garlic)
1-2 tsps beef bouillon powder
4-6 oz mexican beer
1 onion and bell pepper
2 jalapenos
1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
2-3 tbsps cocao powder
1 tbsp cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder
1 pinch of cinnamon
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 can light and dark red kidney beans
2-3 tbsps brown sugar
2 tbsps honey
1 tbsp roasted garlic
Toppings:
cilantro or chives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, fried onions, sliced jalapenos

[@ellasilas439]

I just finished this chili recipe, with one substitute. Instead of ground pork I used sweet Italian sausage. OMG!!! This will now be the ONLY recipe I use. Thank you for this. Delicious!!

[@luvbngrami]

Glad I saw your comment bc I was wondering if Italian sausage would be good in chili

[@bossbray1113]

Did you taste the cinnamon or coco powder in the finished product?

[@ellasilas439]

No I didn't. It just blends nicely.

[@caseycatface4564]

Just wanted to say that I used this recipe with a few personal touches and won 1st place at my works chili cook-off 🏆 the chipotle’s in adobo was groundbreaking

[@MittensVII]

This is the reason I’m here lol I’ve never made chili and we have a work cook off for it in two months

[@shannonkirkwood5716]

I love that you didn’t have to use a thickener like a slurry for your chili. I’m going to try this simply bc I love the consistency.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Use code MAKEITHAPPEN120 to get $120 off across your first 4 boxes of Good Chop at bit.ly/3nvjroS!

[@lindsay7]

Just made this last night and I don’t think I’ll ever make it another way! Only thing that was different was I used regular instead of smoked paprika because I realize after getting back from the store that I ran out🤦🏼‍♀️ either way it’s a banger in my household! My husband and sister were raving about it. Thanks!!

[@jwprimetime9795]

Good to hear someone in the comments tried it! I bought everything yesterday to make it tomorrow!! So excited!!

[@mainrmdj]

Oh man, I thought I had a good chili recipe, but this looks 100 times better! Definitely gonna try this one very soon.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

🔥🔥

[@elizabetharmstrong4108]

I love your humor and commentary. Your recipes are amazing. Thanks for your hard work.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

I love your channel and this whole time I’ve been thinking you were Black until my sister told me that you weren’t. I know Black men that look like you so I didn’t know lol!

[@shadrachlane5555]

​@atlsongbyrd6084 interesting comment lol ....

[@keyshawnbess572]

How did you think he was black? You can clearly see he’s white in the videos.

[@PC-dn4fs]

Here in El Paso, TX Home of authentic Mexican food) we use canned Ranch Style Pinto Beans including the delicious sauce from the can instead of kidney beans.

[@Gud2B_Blessed]

I will be making this tonight...with some honey cornbread 🔥🔥🔥 Update: I did make this to the T and it was a really nice change from Traditional chili. 👍

[@tracyp5470]

Woooow! I am not a chili fan, but I saw your recipe and I trust your recipes because I have followed them (and still do!) This chili is amazing!!! Thank you for the hard work that you do, and keep them coming. God bless your gift!!!

[@runtwer5700]

Instead of tomato soup, I go with the same amount of spaghetti sauce, specifically roasted garlic. Gives you the consistency that the soup gives but gives a lot more flavor since the sauce is already flavored

[@horiscopesag3689]

This chili recipe looks unique and tasty. I will be trying it out with less spice for the wimps in my family 😅

[@daniellepeterson2232]

I really like how you are incorporating other methods from your viewers! That’s so cool! I’m definitely try the coco powder

[@reginaflowers5000]

I made your crispy beef tacos! They were so good, til I’m never eating a taco anywhere else again! I’m cooking your chili next week. Everything that I make from your channel rocks! Thanks

[@gregsilsby6884]

I love making chili. So many different ways to make it. I’m going to try this recipe. Looks fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@justice316]

Gonna try it! 👍 sure it’s gonna taste delicious! All of your recipes have been the bomb 💣 😄

[@user-nf4rh6cp3t]

I LOVE your chili. I tested out your recipe and it came out amazing. I did add MeSaCa to thicken it up. My husband loves "fork" chili; by adding a thickener it made the dish a creamer. It definitely didn't take away from the flavor.

[@MszCresha]

I've never seen chilli made with cocoa and cinnamon but you made it look so tasty 😋 I'll have to try this recipe ...Looking good ❤

[@skippythealien9627]

i always add cinnamon to chili. it helps a lot actually. adds good flavor...i personally wouldn't add more than a 1/4 teaspoon of it though haha I only add cocoa if i'm making a Cincinnati chili. However, don't let cocoa scare you off, just make sure you get it that doesn't have sugar or other additives to it. Pure cocoa (or even just some broken up baking chocolate) can really accentuate a nice savory flavor. Coffee can do similar things

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

I love thatyou use cocoa powder in this -- and those crunchy onions are such a great idea!

[@markluinenburg5004]

I love that you add ingredients in my favorite chili recipe to your version - the beef and pork and cocoa (mine is Mexican spicy cocoa)! I also like to add dark beer, peanut butter, Hoisin sause, and horseradish. Always fun to try new versions of our favorites! Cheers!

[@DG-si2vp]

You've really come a long way. I remember your videos used to make me kind of get motion sickness. But now they're smooth and clean. And I must add that your content and your recipes themselves have always been fantastic. But your presentation is pristine. Good job man

[@lornaw-w4127]

I made this recipe less the cocoa powder. Added 3 stalks of celery and used ground turkey. I was hesitant on the tomato soup but to my delight this recipe was delicious with a side of corn bread ❤❤ Thank you for sharing. You’re the best MrMakeItHappen.

[@thomasadams3334]

I'm definitely trying this recipe. Just as a suggestion, I use a pound of ground beef, and a pound of chorizo in my chili. I like the kick and flavor that the beef chorizo adds to the chili. Give it a try and see what you think.

[@CreativelyShay]

❤❤❤Kudos to you! I made this yesterday night and brooo!! It was sooo freaking good. I was timid about adding that cocoa to it but I am so glad I did!! I made a huge pot of it too, and it didn't even stand a chance. It was gone🎉🎉❤❤ Thank you!😊

[@830jkl]

Got a feeling I’m gonna dig this version. I also think msg is making a comeback from the bad rap it had back in the day. For one, it has less sodium than salt, secondly, it adds more flavor than salt. Cooking and eating habits can be very hard to change for many folks regardless of what new info becomes available. I’m a true foodie who loves to cook. I’m now trying to incorporate many more ingredients that can combat/offset my family’s health issues. Gonna make the food work for us. Thank you as always my brother. 🥘♥️

[@cassandracox0205]

Just made some chili the other day and used one of your suggestions from your recipe last year, cinnamon. It made a big difference. I will try this recipe, also

[@1bwash]

Awesome video. I love your secret tomato soup for consistency. My goto for consistency has always been to add a can of store-bought chili to my big pot to add that thickness, but I like your idea much better! I will definitely try that. And it's much better than me having to explain why I'm adding a can of chili to my homemade chili lolol!

[@jasonfredericks600]

O. M. G. Did this recipe twice now! AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! Mr make it happen is a G!

[@kotahj7433]

Omg! My chili turned out AMAZING. Instead of the beer I used a sweet Greek red wine. Perfection! Thank you so much!

[@donnadaniel5363]

I’ll be trying this chili this Autumn 🍂, I love a delicious chili. Cilantro along with sour cream and cheddar cheese are good toppings for me. Fritos Scoops are a nice addition as well.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you

[@donnadaniel5363]

@@MrMakeItHappen You’re welcome and I will let you know how it turns out 😀

[@annabland2615]

Love ❤️ Chill Recipe Delicious seasoning tasting ingredients. Great for fall weather 🍁

[@annabland2615]

Thank You 🙏🏽

[@roberttirado8072]

Just made your chili recipe and it was fantastic!

[@gwenholcombe9705]

It looks so rich and delicious 😋 Yummy 😋

[@elizabethchristina1]

I haven't made a single recipe of yours that wasn't fire. I cannot wait to make this!

[@lebron2367]

Super excited to make this!!

[@roberthikade9759]

I will be trying that chili for sure, Reminds me a bit of mine but for sure a notch further up, great video and keep up your sweet content.

[@eastsidereviews727]

Going to make this on Sunday, getting a Dutch oven tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!

[@mattreynolds2494]

That's the craziest chili recipe I've ever seen. 😮 Coco powder, brown sugar, honey, chipotle in adobo sauce. I gotta try this!!! Gonna follow it to a T Matt.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Sooooo good!

[@grandiva035]

I've NEVER seen it prepared this way. I'm from Louisville, Ky., we use a chili base here called "Bloomers," it makes chili amazing!!! I'm gonna definitely try it this way and add the Bloomers! Betcha I'll win the chili cook off this year! 😋 😅❤❤❤❤

[@ridlasheib6553]

Bloemers*

[@Keundraa.]

I have to try this 😮I love Chilli ❤

[@SunsetDesert23]

lol good. I eat mine with scoops and pico or salsa. Those crispy fried onions are a great idea..

[@mojisolaomolabi7589]

Definitely trying this soon. You make cooking seem easy

[@MrMakeItHappen]

That’s what it’s all about

[@pamreneick464]

Another addition that adds a great flavor is some strong coffee 👍

[@BerlieG]

Sour cream, avocado, onions, cheese. Looking good looking good

[@cassidyhampton8005]

This looks amazing! I make chili very similar but I use shredded beef cooked in the Instant pot prior for 40 minutes with an Ancho dried chili (Poblano pepper) and about 1/8 cup of beef broth. The flavor is amazing 🎉 Love your videos! Where’s the raw onion on top? 😮 I’ve never tried cocoa powder.. I’m trying it this week

[@tyegraysrealestate1037]

Per usual this was a HIT with my guys!!! Soo good I made it twice in one week!! Left out the beer and sweets and it was sooo yummy!!! You don’t miss!! Thanks soo much!!

[@marlenedavenport4835]

Wow look so delicious i love it i am going to try this with diffrent ingreidents fantastic

[@td4611]

I made this tonight. It was very good - thanks

[@SimplyPositive11]

This looks delicious! As always, your recipes always bring great flavors together. I will def be trying the cocoa and the cinnamon. And I was like “Yes!” To the brown sugar and honey! You always have to balance the acid in the tomatoes with a little sugar. Thanks for another great recipe.

[@michaelsalmon6436]

To- SimplyPositive11- agree! And this is a tip that is key to a successful chili, IMO. But, you can over do it. Me thinks that Mr Make It Happen should include a caution about that, and suggest that home chefs use caution and taste the chili before adding sweeteners, maybe adding no more than 1 tablespoon at a time, and then stirring and then waiting 10-15 minutes, and then tasting the chili, before adding more. In my experience, it takes time before a sweetener "sweetens", and you get an unexpected surprise if you add too much too soon. Unless, of course, you like sweet chili! And there is nothing much wrong with that, I guess. Sort of! Yuck!

[@SimplyPositive11]

@@michaelsalmon6436 I agree. You CAN over do it on the sweetener. Just add a little at a time. I start with 2 Tbsp then I add 1 tablespoon at a time after that to see where things are in taste.

[@stevehall2239]

Ya had me at chili, you stole my soul with just about every other step. Truth, no shortcuts for a good chili. Time is the real secret ingredient. Also, that beer cooked out maybe 8 minutes after you added it, the light flavors remained.

[@Twink919]

Yummy that looks delicious

[@Mathews6289]

Congrats on the 1Mil subscribers! Ive been here for a while now!

[@evelynlewis571]

Look so , delicious ! I love chili especially for the fall season and will definitely be adding that tomato soup to my next chili I make! Could you also, do a vegetarian recipe!

[@KaoV1983]

Thanks for the recipe, I’m making it right now.

[@athenasoils6940]

This looks delicious. I can't wait to try this!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you

[@athenasoils6940]

@MrMakeItHappen and OMG, I love the comments, you always have me laughing!!!

[@alisamitchell8826]

LOOKING GOOD I BET IT TASTE EVEN BETTER

[@karyndooley1560]

I ALWAYS use tomato soup! It adds richness & a little sweet!

[@mollyswanner1607]

Yes , it's creamy and delicious

[@MrMakeItHappen]

🔥🔥

[@jonclaireramsey9214]

Definitely going to give this a try.

[@blkimble]

Definitely gonna try this recipe

[@ravenehubbard2847]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@brendaeaves1079]

Looks Delicious😊You Can’t Go Wrong With A Great Chili On A Cool Fall-Rainy Day😊Be Great With Some Lightly Toasted Buttered Sour Dough Bread😊Thanks For Sharing❤

[@rsuffridge1]

This cannot possibly be as good as your boneless beef short rib chili recipe, can it? I made that and it was amazing!

[@lisaw1080]

I made this last night and it was soooo good!!!

[@jillbreitz1825]

Money shot!!! Looking good - yum yum....love your videos!! Thanks for the how to videos....I love honey cornbread on the side....

[@ryanmika6872]

I like to add a jar of Tallerico's sweet and sassy peppers to the party, juice and all. Just chop larger pieces up a little smaller. If you can't find it at your local grocery store, you could use another sweet and spicy pickled pepper. If juice makes it a little more soupy than you like, then use some tomato paste to compensate.

[@jeanmarcdupuis9368]

I made your chili today and it was totally delicious.

[@beyourownmuse8297]

Can confirm it was the best chilli, even with my too much button kicking in with the cocoa powder and cinnamon, still really good!!! Give it a go if you havent already

[@BakingJane]

Looks great!

[@rasheenanjohnson]

@Mr.Makeithappen Congratulations on your 1 million in advance 🎉🎉🎉🎉 well deserved

[@BijinMCMXC]

I’m boring I just like to top my chili with some original frito lays corn chips. Love how it tastes when the sauce from the chili softens the chips 😋

[@zoom33333]

Yum Looking great!!!!!

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

Congratulations on 1 Million subscribers 🎉🎉🎉

[@tinyme2428]

Guinness instead of Modelo, chick peas instead of beans, poblano instead of jalapeño, and sweet italian sausage with ground beef instead of pork. I do not add cocoa or cinnamon but I’m also not a fan of mole. I use a variation of ground peppers including ancho chili. Will have to try adding tomato soup! Avocados as an additional topping is also perfect!

[@TiffanyDanielle]

OOMMMGGG!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR IT TO GET A LITTLE COLDER SO I CAN MAKE THIS! THIS LOOKS SOOOOO DARN GOOD!

[@livinglifewithjean1969]

Looks good 😋

[@ShopandMorewithKimberlyNSantos]

This looks 🔥

[@duhveed3343]

Looks amazing! Any recommendations for the chipotles if you don’t have a blender?

[@larrywiegel1015]

One recommendation would be to use the beef stock to rinse out the blender and cans to get everything out. I’m going to definitely try this one! 🙏👏👍🇺🇸

[@LifeWithTashaT]

This really does look delicious. I can’t get behind the cocoa powder yet but I feel you

[@grlanime13]

It's a game changer for sure

[@bethdavis6863]

Looking good!

[@br3bre_x853]

Once i saw you used ground beef and pork! I knew this was going to be a good recipe

[@terezturner5068]

I had everything but the cocoa powder and was Hesitant to add The cinnamon so I didn't and it was delicious. Next time I'll try it with both.

[@jackieoneal4806]

No beans but delicious 😋crackers, jalapeños, sharp, sour cream and cheese. Yum

[@bradcampbell624]

That is a killer looking chili! I love all types, but my favorite is still scratch made red from dried chiles. For those who haven't had it, its pretty close to birria taco or homemade enchilada sauces.

[@texasstardust6010]

...Absolutely.... it's how I make my Chili, as well... if I don't have those on hand, at the very least I make a red Enchilada style sauce base for my Chili .

[@vortexca888]

Never tried it… i live in Canada so I don’t have access to some of the peppers that people use in Texas chilli

[@hannah..3442]

Yummy yummy, looks great, looking forward to make this, tx from the Netherlands, hannah

[@MsBRANDY007]

Looks yummy 😋! Perfect fall/winter meal! I use pinto beans, but I'm going to give kidney beans a try one day. Thanks 👍🏾!

[@rebeccajohnson8579]

You make me smile, because I use Kidney Beans all the time and said that I want to try Pinto Beans in the next pot that I make, in fact I am going to use BOTH!!! ( - ;

[@MsBRANDY007]

@@rebeccajohnson8579 Lol!

[@betsymeyers1976]

Tropical Depression Ophelia, this chili and football! On the agenda today! Celebrating much needed rain and cooler weather, keeping in mind those who were affected with flooding from this storm.

[@chichi8946]

Looks yummy! I luv cheese & a lil sour cream on mine but haven't tried it w/fried onions ❤

[@MrMakeItHappen]

So good

[@chichi8946]

@@MrMakeItHappen will definitely try it out

[@teresabarbao8593]

Love that recipe will try it. I make zucchini bread with chili but also cornbread love chili my favorite thank you we love all your great recipes

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Yum

[@teresabarbao8593]

@@MrMakeItHappen I also make homemade pintos an ad to the others you used an also I add some navy beans sometimes. I love Mexican food !!

[@MrMet7797]

I call this my Make It Happen Chili. Can't give up all my secrets but I don't wanna steal credit. I do it as a chili mac. It's similar to cinci chili so it goes well with the noodles. Only other thing I changed was I put a cup of water with the beef bullion and blended it with the chipotles because just the chipotles weren't enough to get caught up in my blender. The raw jalapenos as a garnish put it over the top.

[@jeannewilliamson5855]

This is great chili. I didn't have any pork, so I used hot Italian sausage. Honey with jalapeno. (I did not add any jalapenos). SO GOOD!

[@cynthiamccray2065]

I like to use red kidney beans, white canelli beans & black beans. It gives it more color & a little different flavor.

[@Deangirl86]

Looks great. I like to add fried Jalapeños along with the fried onions to the top of my chili.

[@user-kw8bg2sx7r]

Looks good

[@elizabethchristina1]

My husband prefers his over jasmine rice topped with sour cream and shredded cheese, side of cornbread. I like mine with green onion shredded cheese and fritos or scoops.

[@dalebailey754]

I need to save this video. I love the ingredients in it.

[@carlottecaldwell4101]

You know this FREAKN chilli looks so good. All I need is a side of cornbread.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@reneeellison6702]

😂 "one night stand for those afraid of commitment". Hilarious

[@krystlefitzgerald2244]

That chilli looks so delicious 🔥🔥👍😋

[@jessicaandrews5359]

This my second recipe from you! I made it today and I love it. I made you’re birria tacos

[@tater19981976]

I like making a white chili with ground turkey! It is the bomb!! You can eat it with tortilla chips or cornbread!!