All American County Fair Prize Winning Chili Recipe

Name: All American County Fair Prize Winning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 8 ounces water; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 4 -5 stalks celery, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 sweet red pepper, chopped; 5 chili peppers, whole (cut slits lengthwise); 5 jalapeno peppers, whole (cut slits lengthwise); 1 zucchini, chopped; 1 eggplant, chopped; 2 cups baby carrots (whole); 20 -30 button mushrooms (whole); 2 cups frozen corn; 1 lb steak, diced (any cut); 1 1 lb ground chicken (I like to use chicken) or 1 lb ground pork (I like to use chicken); 1 (20 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, cooked; 1 (20 ounce) can black turtle beans, cooked; 1 (20 ounce) can lentils, cooked; 1 pinch oregano (use sparingly, strong flavour); basil (to taste); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
8 ounces water
1 large onion, chopped
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
4 -5 stalks celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
5 chili peppers, whole (cut slits lengthwise)
5 jalapeno peppers, whole (cut slits lengthwise)
1 zucchini, chopped
1 eggplant, chopped
2 cups baby carrots (whole)
20 -30 button mushrooms (whole)
2 cups frozen corn
1 lb steak, diced (any cut)
1 1 lb ground chicken (I like to use chicken) or 1 lb ground pork (I like to use chicken)
1 (20 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, cooked
1 (20 ounce) can black turtle beans, cooked
1 (20 ounce) can lentils, cooked
1 pinch oregano (use sparingly, strong flavour)
basil (to taste)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1
Put ALL ingredients in a pot and cook for 5 to 10 hours.
2
Stir occasionally.
3
Put the chili and jalapeno peppers in last with their stems sticking up out of the chili. This makes them easy to remove for those who don't want their chili hot!
4
The ingredients list is enough to make 2 pots worth (dutch oven size).
5
I usually omit the meat from one pot and make a vegetarian batch at the same time. It's good for your vegan friends and as lighter fare for lunch!
6
**All amounts are approximate. Use what is convenient, available and adjust to taste.
7
**The meat can go into the pot raw with all the other ingredients. It will cook right along with them and be more flavourful and tender as a result - especially the steak. I am so happy you like this chili! Thank you for the great reviews! Enjoy!

1071

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, 8 ounces water, and more.

Yes, All American County Fair 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!

All American County Fair Prize Winning Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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