Best Nicks First Place Chili Recipes

BEST CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
• Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
• Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
• Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
• Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
• Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

AWARD WINNING CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch Oven heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add onion, garlic and both types of peppers and cook over medium heat stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
• In a medium sauté pan heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add ground turkey thighs and breast. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the big chunks with a fork until the liquid evaporates and meat is thoroughly cooked and slightly brown, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add cooked meat into a pot with an onion and pepper mixture.
• Pour in diced tomatoes and beans.
• Dilute tomato paste with 1 cup of chicken broth and add into a pot.
• Add chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, cocoa powder, the remaining chicken broth and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Give everything a good stir, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. If the soup becomes too thick, add ½ cup of chicken broth.
• Simmer for 1 hour.
• Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately with shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

BEEF BRISKET CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion in oil in batches; drain. Stir in the beans, kielbasa, salsa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, garlic and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and zest. If desired, top with cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

NICK'S FIRST PLACE CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Saute beef in oil. Fry sausage till done and drain well. Put beef, sausage and one half can of Beef Broth in your favorite chili pot and bring to slow simmer.
• 2. Add 8 oz. can of Tomato Sauce, Snap-E-Tom, 6 ozs of Beer, 6 tablespoons of Chili Powder,1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder, 1 tablespoon of Onion Powder,1 teaspoon Tabasco Pepper Sauce and beef broth.
• 3. Simmer slowly for about an hour and 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
• 4. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of Chili Powder, 1 tablespoon of Cumin,1 teaspoon Tabasco Pepper Sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes, Salt to taste.

FIRST-PLACE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef, onions and garlic. If necessary, drain any fat.
• Add the other ingredients and simmer for three to 3.5 hours.
• Remove bay leaves before serving or storing.