This award-winning chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food! It has the perfect balance of spices that ensures each bowl is bursting with flavor. Whether shared with family or impressing guests, this chili is sure to satisfy any appetite.
Judges Favorite Chili
Ingredients
- 5 strips uncooked bacon chopped
- 1 large yellow onion finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds chili meat course ground
- 1 Tbs molasses
- 1 Tbs chili powder
- 1 Tbs chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 2 tsp beef bouillon
- 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (7 oz) can green chilis
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Measure out all the seasonings into a bowl and set aside.
- In a measuring cup add the water and cornstarch together. Stir until well combined.
- Cut and seed the jalapeño. Run it through a food processor and set aside.
- In a food processor, pour in the can of fire roasted tomatoes and chop to desired consistency.
- In a Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Leaving about 1-2 TBS bacon grease, add the diced onion and chopped jalapeño. Cook until the vegetables are soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the meat and continue cooking. Use the spatula to break the meat apart. When the meat is mostly browned, stir in the spices (chili powder, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper), beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses. Cook until the meat is done. Stir in the tomato paste and stir until it’s heated through.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chilis, and cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil and cook for a minute or two stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the chili to cook down and the flavors to meld.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can use any lean ground meat of your choice.
Be sure to read labels to ensure it’s gluten-free.
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