Sonic Chili Recipe
Make this Sonic Chili Recipe at home with slow-simmered beef, roasted peppers, dried chiles, and classic toppings that bring back the flavor of your favorite Sonic-style meal. I love how this homemade copycat turns simple ingredients into rich, hearty chili with easy steps and beginner-friendly prep. Ready in about 4½ hours with medium difficulty. Serve your Sonic chili dog with crispy fries, onion rings, or a cold drink for the full drive-in experience.
- Time: 270 min
- Servings: 8
Source: RecipeAsk
Ingredients
- pounds ground beef
- dried pasilla chile peppers
- dried mulato chile peppers
- medium onion, quartered
- red bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- poblano pepper
- jalapeño pepper
- garlic
- cans diced tomatoes, divided
- can tomato paste
- can dark red kidney beans, drained
- bay leaves
- tablespoons chili powder
- tablespoons ground cumin
- tablespoon light brown sugar
- tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- tablespoon instant coffee granules
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- to 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- hot dogs
- top-cut hot dog buns
- Yellow mustard, for topping
- finely diced onion
- to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese