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Award Winning Chili

SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"This delicious chili took 2nd place at our local chili cook-off! Bet you can't eat just one bowl. If it is too thick, add water 1/4 cup at a time until you reach desired consistency. Even better tasting the second day!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 262 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup bottled steak sauce
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, wine, pepper flakes, bell peppers and steak sauce.
  2. While tomato mixture is simmering, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Cook beef in bacon drippings until brown; drain. Stir chili seasoning into ground beef.
  3. Stir seasoned beef, cumin and bacon into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
  4. Stir in beans, cilantro and parsley. Heat through and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by ORION4
I have made many a chili. All of which I have loved. However, my wife has loved none. This one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by HLPARKER
My husband LOVES chili and I have had a hard time finding a recipe that suited his picky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by MRONUFRAK
I made quite a few changes to this, and boy was it great! If I haven't mentioned an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by AMBER-SAN
Awesome! My husband and I tried this last night, and we are hooked! I made the following... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by CRISTNABLS
Definitely a FIVE STAR RECIPE!!! I have made this chili for my family many, many times and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2003 by clos
This was a good easy chilli recipe. Next time I will leave out the carrots they add a crunch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by 5 in family
I made this chili and my usual chili recipe for my son's birthday party. All my guests liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by CURTISLEE
This is a five-star chili recipe, if there ever was one. We like a meaty chili, so I used 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by Northstar
Easy and darn good! I didn't use the carrots, but definitely used the bacon and may add a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by keyopr