Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Chili Recipes

DEBDOOZIE'S BLUE RIBBON CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired.
• Add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix and kidney beans. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.

WISCONSIN BLUE RIBBON CHILI

Steps:

• Place ground beef into a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook the beef until it begins to lose its pink color, about 8 minutes, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks; stir in celery, red bell pepper, and onion. Continue to cook until the beef is browned, about 8 more minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato juice, water, chili powder, brown sugar, and beef bouillon cubes; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the macaroni, and continue simmering until the pasta is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.

BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• 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.
• Add all remaining ingredients except garnishes.
• Simmer over very low heat for 1-5 hours, or until chili is thick and becomes a rich burgundy color.
• Serve with cheddar cheese, Garlic Dill Oyster Crackers and sour cream.
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