Best Award-Winning Chili

Submitted by chelle keithley

"Every year in my area there is a city wide chili cookoff. My group has won 3 years in a row. This is my recipe (although I have scaled it down, we usually buy 30 lbs hamburger). It is hearty and easy, even my kids will eat it. I add fresh mushrooms to mine at home and add a bit more spice. If you can don't skimp on the ground sirloin, it is so much better than the cheaper stuff."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can chili beans
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Brown hamburger, onion, green pepper and garlic, then drain(there isn't usually much to drain with the ground sirloin).
2. In large pot, dump in meat mixture.
3. Add both beans, water, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
4. Add spices and stir.
5. Add brown sugar and stir.
6. Cook for 20-30 minutes.
7. Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, crackers.

Reviews

[Suzy White Lindblom]

I made this chili in the crock pot and it was delicious. I added a beef bullion cube and extra water. I will definitely make this again!

 

[Cheri H.]

I like this recipe as I love chili! I added cuisinart chopped carrots for more veggies and prefer it with added beef broth and low on the tomato sauce. I add at the end a favorite fresh salsa that includes the chopped tomatoes. the second day it gets better! Chopped fresh cilantro makes a finely tuned finish! Serve with guests able to add chili flacks for more spiceyness!

 

[hochhau2]

This really is freaking delicious! I made it for a work chili cook-off. It didn't win but got some compliments and I personally ate all the leftovers the same day! My parents liked it better than the chili they have been making for years. Its was super easy as well and I'm a lazy 25 year old who doesn't usually cook so I would recommend it!!

 

[closet chef in ma]

This was really yummy! I'm not much of a chili eater (don't like too spicy) this was perfect. I used 16 oz sauce and black beans (it was what I had) no water. Used yellow pepper (also what I had) and added some celery and a touch of beef boullion. Next time I'll double it. DH and I almost finished the pot off. Thank you again!

 

[Bonnie G #2]

No wonder this is called "Award Winning" it was awesome and DH and I both loved it. It was plenty spicy for us and we like spicy. I only used 2 tablespoons of chili powder, but ours is a HOT poweder and it was great. The only change I made was to used cumin seeds instead of powder and when it was all cooked on the stove top - placed it all in the crockpot to simmer on low until dinner. Nice thick chili with a good blend of flavors -not just spicy hot. Topped wih cheese and a dollop of sour cream and served with Honey Corn bread. Made for "Help a Naked Recipe"