Delilah's Fiery 12 Alarm Chili

Ingredients

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• 20 ounce kidney beans, undrained
• 15 ounce chili beans, undrained
• 14 ounce black beans, undrained
• 15 1/2 ounce black-eyed peas, undrained
• 28 ounce diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 2 large green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large yellow pepper, chopped
• 6 small yellow onions, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounce sliced jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 7 ounce chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
• 8 serrano peppers, finely chopped
• 5 orange habanero chili peppers, finely chopped
• 1 banana pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 5 cherry peppers, finely chopped
• 1 anaheim chili, finely chopped
• 4 red cayenne bell peppers, finely chopped
• 4 green cayenne bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
• 8 ounces cola
• ground red pepper to taste
• salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

Method

Follow the steps in order for the best result.

1. In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and both types of Italian sausage until they are fully cooked and crumbly. This should take approximately 10 minutes. Once browned, drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer the cooked ground beef and sausage mixture to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, and cola. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Layer the chopped green, yellow, and red bell peppers, along with the yellow and red onions, and minced garlic, on top of the meat and bean mixture in the pot. Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to steam for about 15-20 minutes. Afterward, stir everything together thoroughly.
4. Incorporate the finely chopped jalapeno peppers, chipotle chiles in adobo, serrano peppers, habanero peppers, banana pepper, cherry peppers, Anaheim chili, and both the red and green cayenne peppers into the chili.
5. Season the chili with chili powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and taco seasoning mix. Add salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper to your preferred taste. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.