second-place chili

Name: Second-place Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each, salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1/2 teaspoon(s) celery seed; 1 medium bay leaf; 1 teaspoon(s) marjoram, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 cup(s) taco sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 3 can(s) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 3 can(s) tomatoes, diced; 1 can(s) tomato sauce; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced

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Diane C.

Anytown, TX

Updated on Nov 12, 2013

I was working for Army Community Service on an Army base overseas. The base commander decided to hold a chili cook-off to boost morale. The notices went out around the base four weeks in advance. The contest was posted on the marquee by the base entrance. It was advertised in the community paper. Flyers were posted on every bulletin board in every building on base. The day before the cook-off our office got a call from the base commander. They didn't have a single entry for the contest. So Kathy and I decided to enter. Kathy's Pima Chili won First place. I won Second Place. Hence the name.

Rate

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium bay leaf
1 teaspoon marjoram, dried
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cans tomatoes, diced
1 can tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced

How To Make second-place chili

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef til no longer pink. Drain off the grease. On another burner, place a 4 qt. stockpot or dutch oven. Pour the cooked ground beef into the stockpot. Turn the stockpot on to medium heat.

Step 2

Add the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 2 hours.
Step 3

Notes: On the taco sauce, I use mild or medium. You can make this in a slow-cooker. Kathy's Pima Chili consisted of chuck roast, onions and jalapenos. No beans. No tomatoes. This was made when the U.S. had a surplus of beef and gave it away to the troops overseas. We were allowed one package per month with our ration card. The packages were huge. We would get ground beef, a chuck roast, steaks, approximately 10 lbs worth in a package.
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