Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist Recipe

This chili recipe is a champion! Adapted from an award-winning recipe (thanks, Eddie!), this versatile dish lets you choose your protein: ground beef or cubed steak! Both versions are incredibly flavorful and freeze beautifully, making it perfect for batch cooking. Double or triple the recipe – you'll want leftovers! Get ready for a chili experience like no other.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 668.8 kcal
Protein 63g
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Ingredients for Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • Thick & Chunky Salsa
  • Beer
  • Sirloin
  • Pork Butt
  • 2 tablespoons butter (if using ground beef)
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef or 1.5 lbs beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 large chopped onion (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (if using cubed beef)

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How to Make Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1.5 lbs of ground beef (or 1.5 lbs of cubed beef) over medium-high heat. If using ground beef, drain off any excess grease. If using cubed beef, proceed to the next step.
  2. Add 1 large chopped onion (1 cup) and 2 cloves of minced garlic (1 teaspoon) to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup of beef broth, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  4. If using cubed beef, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the ingredients in the previous step.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
  6. If using ground beef, stir in 2 tablespoons of butter after draining the excess grease before adding other ingredients.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped onions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

110g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist?

Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist takes about 145 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 125 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist?

Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist has approximately 668.8 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 68 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist?

The key ingredients for Award Winning Chili With Unusual Twist are Kidney Beans, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic Powder, Crushed Tomatoes, Red Pepper Flakes, Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.

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