$20,000 Prize-winning Chili Recipe

Name: $20,000 Prize-winning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (ground beef) lean; 1 pound ground pork lean; 1 cup onions finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 12 ounces beer light lager; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cumin ground; 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or six cubes; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon cornmeal; 1 tablespoon water warm

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (ground beef) lean
1 pound ground pork lean
1 cup onions finely chopped
4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
12 ounces beer light lager
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin ground
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or six cubes
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon water warm

1
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat.
2
Remove meat.
3
Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 Tbsps.
4
Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender.
5
Add meat and remaining ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water.
6
Mix well.
7
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours.
8
Stir together flour and cornmeal; add warm water.
9
Mix well.
10
Stir into chili mixture.
11
Cook covered 20 minutes longer.
12
Serve hot.
13
1980 World Championship Chili Cookoff Winners.

416

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (ground beef) lean, 1 pound ground pork lean, 1 cup onions finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, $20,000 Prize-winning Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

$20,000 Prize-winning Chili

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