Skip to main content

I Will Survive Sweet Disco Chili by DJ Alex Gutierrez

 



"I Will Survive" Sweet Disco Chili 

On a recent Saturday looking for something to eat for lunch , I decided to throw together something I used to make during my time in the Navy. Everyone loved my Chili because I always threw something in there that was unexpected, So I put on my Disco Spotify playlist and was inspired by one of the biggest Disco anthems ever recorded. It was sooooooo good I decided to share it with you.

When the mirror ball spins and the night gets long, you need a dish that can keep up with your groove. "I Will Survive" Disco Chili was born for the spotlight—rich, spicy, and just a little bit sweet, with bold peppers, saucy attitude, and a sassy kick of vinegar. Whether you're dancing through heartbreak or heating up the party, this chili's got your back. Serve it hot, top it with cheese, and always—always—have a slice of toasted buttered Cuban bread on the side. Because in this kitchen, survival tastes like a celebration.

🌶️ "I Will Survive" Sweet Disco Chili

A bold, flavorful chili that’s ready to dance right off your plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1/2 can of sweet corn

  • 2 whole onions, diced

  • 2 cans dark red kidney beans, drained

  • 1 can black beans, drained

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 banana pepper, diced

  • 2 cans tomato sauce

  • 1/2 can tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 oz white vinegar

  • 1/2 packet mild chili powder (or to taste)

  • 1 tsp cumin powder

  • 1 tsp Sazón Completa

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • Light cooking oil

  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

  • Lightly buttered Cuban bread (for serving)

  • 1tsp Sour Cream ( optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Don't be Afraid or Petrified to over-brown ( but don't burn) 
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until well-cooked and caramelized. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. Sauté the Peppers: 
    In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil. Sauté the diced red bell pepper, banana pepper, and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until slightly softened and aromatic.

  3. Build the Disco Magic: Turn up the volume on your favorite Disco track
    In a large pot over low heat, combine the browned beef , sweet corn ( optional) sautéed peppers. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, chili powder, cumin, Sazón Completa, garlic powder, and white vinegar. Stir well. Sip a little Proseco while you stir.

  4. Add the Beans & Water: Once you go Red and Black , you won't go back
    Gently fold in the kidney and black beans. Add 2 cups of water, stir, and bring to a light boil.

  5. Simmer to the Beat: It's getting Hot in Here 
    Once boiling lightly, reduce the heat and let the chili simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let those flavors dance and mingle.

  6. Serve with Style: Spin your partner Twice , dip and sit at the dining room table
    Spoon into bowls, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and serve with warm, lightly buttered Cuban bread.

Turn up the music, grab a bowl, and let your tastebuds boogie!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Los Quinces by Alex Gutierrez

It’s funny how an old picture can pull you straight back into a moment you thought time had buried. Suddenly you’re not just looking at it—you’re there . You feel the same rush, the same ache, the same quiet hope you carried then. All those emotions and experiences, the ones that shaped who you became, come flooding back at once. This picture did that to me. This was my inspiration. Chapter 1 I wasn’t very popular in high school. Not tragically unpopular , more like Cuban-background-noise unpopular. I was there, but no one acknowledged my existence unless they needed an extra chair or to chase the ball when it went out-of-bounds.. I hung around some popular guys, hoping popularity was contagious, like the flu or bad cologne. Nothing rubbed off. For most of 10th grade (which I hear they now call freshman, because apparently everything got renamed), I was completely invisible. At lunch I’d sit quietly, pretending to be deep in thought, while eavesdropping on the table next to me liste...
Post a Comment
Read more

"Marshmellows: The 70s Shoe That Left No Footprint... Until Now" by Alex Gutierrez

  "Marshmellows: The 70s Shoe That Left No Footprint... Until Now" The decade of disco, bell-bottoms, and shoes that were as bold as the music. One such iconic creation was the Marshmellow shoe. For those of us who lived through it (or just wish we did), the Marshmellow was the shoe to wear, with its distinctive white rubber bottom that felt like walking on clouds. They were a mix of style, comfort, and an undeniable sense of swagger—perfect for the laid-back, yet fashion-forward vibe of the era. Fast forward to today, and I can’t help but notice a curious trend. Everywhere I look, I see new men’s shoes sporting that same exact white rubber bottom, the same sleek, cushy feel that made the Marshmellow so unforgettable. But here’s the thing—no one seems to be giving a nod to the original Marshmellow brand! It's as if that piece of 70s footwear history just vanished into thin air, with the new shoes taking all the credit without a single shoutout to the legacy that came...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Story Of " El Brazo Gitano" Esmeralda Kepest and her gift to Cuba by Alex Gutierrez

 Esmeralda Kepest was born in a small Romanian village where fortunes were read daily, skirts were always long, and soap was considered more of a rumor than a requirement. A gypsy by blood and by body odor, Esmeralda grew up believing true love would magically appear. Unfortunately, after scaring off half of Eastern Europe, she realized love might need… better weather. So in 1942 , armed with a suitcase, jangling bracelets, and absolutely no deodorant, she sailed to Cuba , because in her words, “Cuban men forgive everything.” Historic miscalculation. In Havana, Esmeralda was a vision,big eyes, mysterious smile, flowing dress, " Tremenda Jeva" by any standards until the breeze kicked in. Men would approach confidently, flirt for three seconds, then execute emergency exits worthy of wartime drills. One had to suddenly “check on his mother,” another remembered a “dead dog,” and one simply ran away yelling, “Ay Dis Mio !!!” But Esmeralda was no fool. She was a gypsy, strategi...
Post a Comment
Read more