Denver Whishan's West Virginia championship chili

Name: Denver Whishan's West Virginia championship chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 1/2 pound ground chuck steak; Salt, if desired; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds lean chuck, cut into one-inch cubes; 4 cups finely chopped red onions; 6 cups finely chopped green peppers; 6 tablespoons chili powder; 7 cups crushed canned tomatoes; 1/4 cup (one 2-ounce bottle) Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon crushed, hot, dried red-pepper flakes; 3/4 cup honey

Servings: persons

1 pound ground pork
1 1/2 pound ground chuck steak
Salt, if desired
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds lean chuck, cut into one-inch cubes
4 cups finely chopped red onions
6 cups finely chopped green peppers
6 tablespoons chili powder
7 cups crushed canned tomatoes
1/4 cup (one 2-ounce bottle) Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon crushed, hot, dried red-pepper flakes
3/4 cup honey

1
Put the ground pork and steak in a kettle and cook, stirring, until meat loses its raw look.
2
Add salt and pepper and cubed beef.
3
Cook, stirring, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the onions and stir.
5
Cook 25 minutes.
6
Add the green peppers and chili powder and stir.
7
Cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and stir.
9
Cook, stirring, 20 minutes.
10
Add the Tabasco sauce and crushed red-pepper flakes.
11
Bring to the Boil and cover.
12
Cook 30 minutes.
13
Uncover and cook, stirring often from the bottom, 45 minutes.
14
Add the honey and continue cooking 15 minutes.

1181

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground pork, 1 1/2 pound ground chuck steak, Salt, if desired, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Denver Whishan's West Virginia championship 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!