My Triple Cook-Off Winning Chili

Name: My Triple Cook-Off Winning Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: about 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: SAUTE, DRAIN GREASE:; 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); DUMP INTO CROCK POT OR LARGE STOCK POT AND ADD:; 1/3 c good chili powder; 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(s) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained first in a colander til no longer foamy/bubbly; 2 pkg fresh sliced mushrooms, 8 oz. each; 2 can(s) Del Monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice; crush tomatoes with hands as you add; 14 1/2 oz. each can; 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

By Kelly Williams
@WildfloursCottageKitchen

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!!)

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This recipe had the right amount of heat! The flavors blend well and it has fast become a favorite of many on the Crew! The Test Kitchen

Rating:

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Comments:

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Serves:

about 8

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

SAUTE, DRAIN GREASE:
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
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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)
DUMP INTO CROCK POT OR LARGE STOCK POT AND ADD:
1/3 c

good chili powder
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(s)

dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained first in a colander til no longer foamy/bubbly
2 pkg

fresh sliced mushrooms, 8 oz. each
2 can(s)

Del Monte original stewed tomatoes, with the juice; crush tomatoes with hands as you add; 14 1/2 oz. each can
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
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How to Make My Triple Cook-Off Winning Chili

Step-by-Step

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.
Drain the grease.
Into a large stock pot or Crock Pot, add the sauteed hamburger meat. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
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.
Thick, rich, slightly sweet/slightly hot chili! Very unique! Enjoy!! :D