Sweet Heat on the Range: Chipotle Cowboy Chili to Warm Your Winter Bones

Out here on the open range, there’s two things that’ll bring a crowd runnin’ faster than a loose horse: a cracklin’ fire… and a pot of chili that smells like it’s fixin’ to win hearts.

And when that chili starts with Six Gun Chipotle Chili Mixin’s, well now — you’re speakin’ the language of cowboys, camp cooks, and anyone who appreciates a slow burn with a little swagger.

This here batch is what we call Sweet Heat Cowboy Chili — a hearty, smoky, soul-warming pot built for winter nights, tailgates, and those days when the wind cuts through you like it’s got somethin’ to prove. The sweet potatoes bring a touch of comfort, the peppers add color and crunch, and that chipotle kick?
Mercy. That’s the kind of heat that taps you on the shoulder before it hits — polite, but mighty unforgettable.

So saddle up, grab your cast iron, and let’s rustle up a pot worthy of the Six Gun name.

Sweet Heat Cowboy Chili

Made with Six Gun Chipotle Chili Mixin’s

Ingredients

• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 medium red peppers, diced
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 packet Six Gun Chipotle Chili Mixin’s
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 cup water
• Salt, to taste

Optional Toppings: shredded cheddar, cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

Heat your pot over medium and add the avocado oil.
Sauté the onion, red peppers, and green pepper ’til they soften up and start smellin’ like someone just opened the doors to supper.

Add in the ground beef and cook until browned.

Mix the Six Gun Chipotle Chili Mixin’s in 1 cup of water and pour it into the pot.

Tumble in the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, pinto beans, and kidney beans.

Add both the chipotle packet and masa packet from your Six Gun box.
Give everything a good stir — the kind that makes you feel like you're helpin’ history along.

Let the pot simmer for 30 minutes, stirrin’ often so everything cooks even and cozy.

Season with salt to taste, then step back and admire the sight of a chili that looks as good as it smells.

Serve hot, topped with:

• A fistful of cheddar cheese
• A dollop of sour cream
• A sprinkle of fresh cilantro

Why This Chili Hits Different

This ain’t your everyday chili — it’s a full-flavored ride across smoke, sweetness, and that deep chipotle backbone that Six Gun chili-lovers swear by. The sweet potatoes soak up the seasoning like they were born for the job, makin’ every bite hearty enough to warm even the coldest cowboy spirits.

It’s fast, it’s filling, and it’s the kind of meal that’ll have folks askin’ for seconds before you’ve even sat down.

Gather ’Round & Pass the Pot

From ranch kitchens to city apartments, chili has a way of bringin’ people together — and Six Gun Chipotle Chili Mixin’s was made for moments just like that.
Whether you’re feedin’ your family, your neighbors, or the whole dang rodeo, this chili’s ready to earn its spot in your regular rotation.

So next time the nights get long and the air gets cold, remember:
You’re only one pot away from a little warmth, a little spice, and a whole lotta Six Gun goodness.

Pull up a bowl, partner — supper’s ready.