Smokey Italian Chili Award Winner Recipes

AWARD WINNING CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add sausage, onion, sirloin, pork, jalapeno, green bell pepper and garlic.
• Cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned. Add chili powder and next 10 ingredients (through bay leaves) and cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
• Stir in wine, tomatoes and drained beans. Dissolve bouillon in water and add to chili. Add more water if necessary for consistency.
• Cover and cook on low for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover and cook on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
• Serving suggestions: grated cheese, saltine crackers, flour tortillas, corn chips, fresh chopped onion, thin sliced radishes.

CHILI COOKOFF WINNER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or a 4 quart (or larger) pot on the stove.
• Cook over medium heat (or high if using a crock pot) until hot.

AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
• Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
• Serve with desired toppings.