Swick And Swick World Championship Chili Recipe

This isn't your average chili! This legendary recipe, straight from the 2001 International Chili Society World Championship kitchen of George and Maud Swick, is a flavor bomb waiting to happen. While we honor their winning tradition, feel free to get creative – swap oils for bacon fat, experiment with different chili powders, and adjust the heat to your liking. Get ready for a rich, hearty chili that'll leave you wanting more. Perfect for game day, chilly evenings, or any occasion that calls for comfort food perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 1522.1 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Swick And Swick World Championship Chili

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How to Make Swick And Swick World Championship Chili

  1. Brown 1.5 lbs ground beef in 2 tablespoons bacon fat (or oil) over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
  4. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Stir well.
  5. Continue to simmer, covered, for another hour.
  6. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper.
  7. Simmer for 45 minutes. During the last 15 minutes, add 1/4 cup beer (optional) and adjust seasoning to taste. Add more chili powder for extra heat, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

311g

Carbs

4g