How to Make Award-Winning Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you on the hunt for the perfect chili recipe? Look no further because this award-winning chili recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your craving for a hearty, flavorful dish. This recipe has been tried and tested, and has even won first place in several chili cook-off competitions. It's a crowd-pleaser that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds and asking for the recipe.

What sets this award-winning chili apart from the rest is its perfect balance of spices, tender ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup bottled steak sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, tomato paste, steak sauce, bell peppers, wine, and red pepper flakes in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • While tomato mixture simmers, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Cook and stir beef in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until brown and crumbly; drain. Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Stir seasoned beef, bacon, and cumin into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
  • Stir in beans, cilantro, and parsley. Continue cooking until beans are heated through.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 1169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 671mg