Prize Winning Chili Recipe 🏆
Description:
A great crowd-pleasing meal for anytime of the year, but especially comforting when it’s cold and blustery outside. I like mine served over cooked spaghetti pasta and topped with cheese, or simply in a bowl with some cheese and crackers. Like many others, I enjoy beans in my chili. This recipe even won me $50 in a contest in Colorado! Here’s a handy tip: never, ever add tomatoes to uncooked dry beans. The acidity in the tomatoes prevents the beans from softening. They must be added AFTER the beans are done cooking.
Quick Facts:
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Servings: Makes about 10 servings
- Keywords: Beans, Meat, Winter, Spicy, Savory, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400.1
- Fat: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 72.2mg
- Sodium: 978.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.1g
- Fiber: 7.3g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 29.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Red kidney beans |
| 1/2 cup | Dry pinto beans |
| 8 cups | Water |
| 1 | Onion, chopped |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 tsp | Oregano, dried |
| 1 tsp | Basil, dried |
| 1 tsp | Rosemary leaves, dried |
| 1 lb | Lean ground beef |
| 1 lb | Ground pork |
| 2 cans | Green chilies, chopped |
| 2 cans | Stewed tomatoes |
| 2 tsp | Celery seeds |
| 3 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 3 tsp | Cumin |
| 1 tsp | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 can | Beer |
| 1 tbsp | Sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Beans:
- Wash dry beans thoroughly.
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Cook Beans:
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a simmer.
- Add the dry kidney beans, pinto beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, oregano, basil, and rosemary leaves.
- Simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Keep an eye on the water level and add more as needed; dry beans absorb a lot of water.
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Prepare Meat:
- While the beans are cooking, brown the lean ground beef and ground pork in a separate skillet.
- Drain off any excess fat and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the beans are tender, add the browned beef and pork to the pot.
- Stir in the green chilies, canned stewed tomatoes with their juice, celery seeds, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, beer, and sugar.
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Simmer and Serve:
- Allow the chili to simmer for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over cooked spaghetti pasta, topped with cheese, or in a bowl with your favorite chili toppings like crackers and more cheese.
This prize-winning chili is a savory and hearty dish that will warm you up from the inside out. Perfect for gatherings, cozy nights in, or simply when you’re craving a comforting bowl of goodness. Enjoy! 🌶️🍲
