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Blue Ribbon Award Winning Chili

Blue Ribbon Award Winning Chili is, you guessed it, a chili cook-off winning recipe! A robust and rich stew loaded with beef, sausage, bacon and tons of vegetables. The best chili recipe ever! #awardwinningchili #bestchilirecipe www.savoryexperiments.com 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed if links)
  • 15 ounces BUSH'S® Kidney Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce
  • 15 ounces BUSH’S® Pinto Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Hunt’s Tomato Paste
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 stalks celery , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño , seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 5 strips bacon , cooked and finely chopped
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Garnish:
  • Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers
  • cheddar cheese , shredded
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a very large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess liquids and grease, return to pot.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients except garnishes.
  3. Simmer over very low heat for 1-5 hours, or until chili is thick and becomes a rich burgundy color.
  4. Serve with cheddar cheese, Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers and sour cream.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • Control the heat by adding more jalapeño or substituting a habanero pepper. Tone it down by omitting the pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 731mg (30%) Potassium 710mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 24.8mg (28%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 731mg 30%
Potassium 710mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 465IU 9%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 28%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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