1,123 hot chili pepper recipes

Cubed eggplant simmered with green peas in ghee, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and whole chiles until the stock evaporates and a smoky charred crust forms on the bottom. An Indian vegetable dish where the burnt bits are the best part.

Boiled beef brisket baked with pinto beans, bacon, hot chilies, corn, and tomatoes in a ketchup-based sauce. A hearty, make-ahead brisket and bean dinner best served the next day over rice.

Hearty spaghetti sauce with ground beef, garlic, carrots, celery, and onion simmered in milk before the tomatoes go in. A Bolognese-inspired technique for a richer, smoother meat sauce.

Som tam, the iconic Thai green papaya salad pounded in a mortar with chilies, garlic, lime, peanuts, and long beans. A bright, fiery, crunchy salad scooped up with cabbage leaves.

Eggs baked in a spicy tomato-pepper sauce with chili and caramelized onions. The Mediterranean breakfast classic that inspired shakshuka and huevos rancheros.

Sweet and sour pasta salad with kamut spirals, kidney and black beans, red pepper, scallions, and basil. A protein-packed vegan picnic salad that holds up beautifully for make-ahead lunches.

Extra cheesy green chile quiche layers Monterey Jack and cheddar with diced green chiles in a flaky pie shell, then bakes them into a custard rich enough for brunch and bold enough for dinner.

Ground chicken stir-fry with broccoli, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and fresh ginger in a light sesame-chicken broth sauce. A lean, low-fat Asian-inspired weeknight dinner.

Corn and lima bean stew with a polenta crust, smoky chipotle, cumin, and fresh vegetables baked casserole-style. A hearty vegetarian Southwestern stew topped with chile-spiked cornmeal.

Larb (larp): Thai-Isaan minced beef salad with fire-roasted garlic and shallots, toasted rice powder, fish sauce, lime, chili, and fresh herbs. Served in lettuce cups with mint.

Classic cocktail sauce with horseradish heat, tangy ketchup, and fresh lemon for shrimp or crawfish. This bold, zesty sauce balances sweet tomato with sharp horseradish bite and works for any cold seafood platter.

Sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce with brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice, and dry mustard. Simmers in 30 minutes and pairs with chicken, pork, or sausages.

Old Mexico slow cooker chili with cubed stewing beef, three forms of tomato, chili powder, and a kick of hot sauce. No beans, just deep-simmered Texas-style heat.

Szechwan dry-fried beef: shredded steak fried until dark and chewy, then tossed with hot bean sauce, chiles, ginger, and toasted Sichuan peppercorns for that signature mala numbing-spicy heat.

Loaded firehouse chili packed with 19 ingredients: bacon, beef, two types of beans, green chilies, tomatoes, cornmeal for thickness, and layers of spices. The ultimate hearty chili for serious appetites.

Cola roast made with beef bottom round braised low and slow in cola, chili sauce, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce. Fork-tender with a sweet-savory glaze.