Zippy’s Chili Recipe Hawaiian Style
Make Zippy's chili recipe at home. Loaded with ground beef, Portuguese sausage, and warm spices like paprika and cayenne. Best part, this unique chili can be made in your slow cooker for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds lean ground beef 90/10
- 2 pounds Portuguese sausage diced (or substitute with Spanish chorizo)
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cups celery finely chopped
- 2 cups green bell pepper finely chopped
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon beef base such as Better Than Bouillon
- 1 tablespoon chicken base such as Better Than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces chicken broth
- 14 ounces beef broth
- 15.5 ounces dark red kidney beans canned, optional, add more or omit based on preference
Instructions
Cook the Meats
- In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced Portuguese sausage until fully browned.3 pounds lean ground beef, 2 pounds Portuguese sausage
- Break the meat apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease and transfer the cooked meat to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add Vegetables and Seasonings
- Stir in the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper.1 cup onion, 2 cups celery, 2 cups green bell pepper
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef base, and chicken base.6 ounces tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon beef base, 1 tablespoon chicken base
- Grate fresh ginger into the pot and stir to combine.1 teaspoon fresh ginger
Mix in Liquids and Spices
- Add chili powder, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour in the chicken broth and beef broth.14 ounces chicken broth, 14 ounces beef broth
- If using, drain and rinse kidney beans, then add them to the slow cooker.15.5 ounces dark red kidney beans
Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
Zippy’s is known for serving chili in creative ways! Try one of these classic options:
Chili Bowl (No Rice) – Enjoy the chili as is.
Chili with Rice – Serve over a scoop of white rice.
Chili Frank – Pour chili over sliced beef hot dogs with a side of macaroni salad and rice.
Chili Loco Moco – Serve over rice, top with a hamburger patty, and finish with two fried eggs.
Chili Cheese Fries – Spoon chili over crispy fries and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Chili Spaghetti – Serve chili over spaghetti with garlic bread.
Chili Burrito – Smother a deep-fried beef and bean burrito with chili and shredded cheese.
Zippy’s is known for serving chili in creative ways! Try one of these classic options:
Chili Bowl (No Rice) – Enjoy the chili as is.
Chili with Rice – Serve over a scoop of white rice.
Chili Frank – Pour chili over sliced beef hot dogs with a side of macaroni salad and rice.
Chili Loco Moco – Serve over rice, top with a hamburger patty, and finish with two fried eggs.
Chili Cheese Fries – Spoon chili over crispy fries and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Chili Spaghetti – Serve chili over spaghetti with garlic bread.
Chili Burrito – Smother a deep-fried beef and bean burrito with chili and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg
