National Championship Chili Recipes

AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, wine, pepper flakes, bell peppers and steak sauce.
• While tomato mixture is simmering, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Cook beef in bacon drippings until brown; drain. Stir chili seasoning into ground beef.
• Stir seasoned beef, cumin and bacon into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
• Stir in beans, cilantro and parsley. Heat through and serve.

SWICK AND SWICK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI

Steps:

• Start the first group of ingredients: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add the beef and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned. Drain the beef.
• Transfer the beef to a large soup pot with the onion, garlic, and broth. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
• Add the second group of ingredients, return to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, and for 1 hour.
• Add the third group of ingredients, return to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
• Add the fourth group of ingredients and simmer 15 minutes more. Divide among bowls and serve.

CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI

Steps:

• -Heat olive olive oil in sauce pan.
• -Add the onion , garlic, green pepper and beef going over medium heat .
• -Gradually add spices, sugar and Worcestershire.
• -Once the meat is browned and onions are clear add everthing else.
• -Simmer for ONE HOUR.
• -You may need to add more beer to maintain
• the proper consistency.

STATE CHAMPION CHILI MADE EASY

Steps:

• 1. Brown ground beef (or turkey/venison) over medium/medium high heat in a stockpot and drain off excess fat.
• 2. Add onion and peppers to the meat.
• 3. Return to heat and cook (on medium to medium high) for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Add all remaining ingredients to pot. Stir all ingredients well.
• 5. Cook on medium for about 30 minutes.
• 6. Turn down to low and let simmer another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adjusting the flavor (cayenne, salt, pepper) during the last five minutes.
• 7. This chili turns out wonderful! For leftovers, try this: Take the leftover chili (including sauce, etc), spread it into a lightly greased baking dish. Cover the chili with one can of drained yellow corn. Prepare cornbread (Mexican cornbread mix is great!) and bake casserole according to cornbread directions, allowing 5 to 10 extra minutes cooking time.

MY TRIPLE COOK-OFF WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Saute hamburger, green pepper, red bell pepper, jalapenos in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon (each) of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• 2. Drain the grease.
• 3. Into a large stock pot or Crock Pot, add the sauteed hamburger meat. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
• 4. Stir all and bring just to a low simmer. Reduce heat and cook for at least 1 1/2 hours on low. Stir gently and occasionally. You can do this on the stove or in a large Crock Pot. Either way works.
• 5. Thick, rich, slightly sweet/slightly hot chili! Very unique! Enjoy!! :D