My Triple Cook-Off Winning Chili
By
Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen
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I used to love to participate in chili cook-offs, sooo much fun! But haven't done one in years. So, sharing my triple-winning recipe! (I've actually won 4, but this is the recipe that won 3 years in a row.) More than happy to share! Enjoy!! :D
(VERY old photo by me...I really need to take some new ones!!)
(VERY old photo by me...I really need to take some new ones!!)
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This recipe had the right amount of heat! The flavors blend well and it has fast become a favorite of many on the Crew! 
Rating:
★★★★★ 27 votes
Comments:
Serves:
about 8
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
1 Hr 30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 3 lb
- lean hamburger
- 1
- green bell pepper, diced
- 1
- red bell pepper, diced
- 4-8
- fresh jalapenos, diced small (add as many as you like for heat, but add at least 4 for mild for the kiddos. *i usually add all 8 for hotter!)
- 1
- large onion, diced large
- salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste (start with about a tsp. each salt and garlic powder and a 1/2 tsp. pepper. you'll be adding more later.)
- 1/3 c
- good chili powder, just don't use the el cheapo stuff
- 1 3/4 c
- ketchup, i use heinz
- 3 Tbsp
- lemon juice concentrate
- 1/3 c
- dark brown sugar, can sub light but i just don't even buy that kind anymore because it always turns into a brick
- 1 Tbsp
- worcestershire sauce, i use lea & perrins
- 2 tsp
- regular white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp
- yellow table mustard, french's
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
- cumin
- 3 c
- spicy hot v8 juice
- 1 (16 oz.)
- can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained first in a colander til no longer foamy/bubbly
- 2 (8 oz.)
- pkgs. fresh sliced mushrooms
- 2
- (14 1/2 oz.) cans del monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice. crush tomatoes with hands as you add.
- 1 c
- beef bouillon, i use superior touch better than bouillon beef base (dissolve 1 tsp. beef base into 1 cup hot water to make 1 cup bouillon)
- *more salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
SAUTE, DRAIN GREASE:
DUMP INTO CROCK POT OR LARGE STOCK POT AND ADD:
How to Make My Triple Cook-Off Winning Chili
- 1Stir all, and bring just to a low simmer, reduce heat and cook for at least 1 1/2 hours on low. Stir gently and occaisionally. You can do this on the stove or in a large crock pot, either way works.
- 2Thick, rich, slightly sweet/slightly hot chili! Very unique! Enjoy!! :D
