Best 10 Award Winning Chili Con Carne Recipes

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In the culinary world, chili con carne stands tall as a dish that combines bold flavors, rich textures, and a captivating history. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook seeking culinary adventure, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for an award-winning chili con carne is an experience worth savoring. From the careful selection of ingredients to the intricate balance of spices, the art of crafting an unforgettable chili is a testament to the creativity and passion of those who dare to tantalize taste buds. So, let's embark on this flavorful odyssey, exploring the secrets behind an exceptional chili con carne that will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests clamoring for more.

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AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE



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This chili recipe is many years in the making and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese, and use corn chips for dipping.

Provided by CHEFJIMMY

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
⅔ cup red wine
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
garlic cloves, crushed
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1211.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

$20,000 PRIZE-WINNING CHILI CON CARNE



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Make and share this $20,000 Prize-Winning Chili Con Carne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by glitter

Categories     Pork

Time 2h55m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 lbs lean chuck, ground
1 lb lean pork, ground
1 cup onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (12 ounce) can Budweiser beer
8 ounces Hunts tomato sauce
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin, ground
2 tablespoons bouillon (or 6 cubes)
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon cornmeal
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat. Remove meat.
  • Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 Tbsps.
  • Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender.
  • Add meat and remaining ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water. Mix well.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours.
  • Stir together flour and cornmeal; add warm water. Mix well.
  • Stir into chili mixture. Cook covered 20 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.1, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 133.8, Sodium 1004.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 10, Sugar 13.8, Protein 55.6

DEVON'S AWARD-WINNING CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1 bay leaf
6 cups tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup strong coffee
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
Sour cream
Grated Cheddar
Diced tomato
Tortilla chips
Guacamole (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a very large heavy-bottomed pot and quickly brown the meat, in batches, on all sides. Transfer the brisket to a separate bowl and set aside. Saute the onion and garlic in the same oil over medium heat until limp, but not brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and saute for 1 minute. Add the green peppers, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt, to taste. Add the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for 1 more hour.
  • Add the kidney beans and basil, and warm through. Transfer the chili to a large serving bowl and serve with sour cream, grated Cheddar, diced tomato, tortilla chips and guacamole.

AWARD WINNING CHILI



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My husband and I created this recipe together. He won a chili cook-off with this recipe at work. We always use venison, but you can use ground beef or turkey.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
2 onions, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you can find it)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
sour cream
cheddar cheese
green onion

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
  • Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

AWARD WINNING CHILI



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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!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ cup white wine
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup bottled steak sauce
5 slices bacon
1 ½ 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

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, wine, pepper flakes, bell peppers and steak sauce.
  • 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.
  • Stir seasoned beef, cumin and bacon into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.
  • Stir in beans, cilantro and parsley. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1168.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

C. V. WOODS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI CON CARNE



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Award winning chili recipe. I think I would kick it up a bit by adding chicken bouillon and a bouquet garni to the broth. Being a fan of cilantro, I would increase the amount considerably. Also, topping a serving with a small amount of cheese would be great.

Provided by Pepina Rae

Categories     Pork

Time 8h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
1 1/2 quarts water
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
7 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
6 green chilies, long
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon msg
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cilantro
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup beer
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb beef suet
5 lbs pork chops, center cut, thin (3/8-inch cubes)
4 lbs flank steaks (3/8-inch cubes)
3 medium onions, 1/2-inch pieces
3 green peppers, 3/8-inch pieces
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Simmer chicken pieces in water for 2 hours.
  • Strain broth and reserve.
  • In 2 qt saucepan combine celery, tomatoes and sugar and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Boil chilies 15 min until tender, remove seeds and cut in 1/4" in squares.
  • Combine oregano, cumin, MSG, pepper, salt, chili powder, cilantro, and thyme with beer and whisk until all lumps are dissolved.
  • Add tomato mixture, chilies, beer mixture, and garlic to chicken broth.
  • Render suet.
  • Brown 1/2 of cubed pork chops in 1/3 of suet drippings. Repeat for other 1/2 of cubed pork chops.
  • Add browned pork to broth mixture and cook slowly 30 minutes.
  • Brown flank steak cubes in remaining 1/3 of suet drippings about 1/3 at a time.
  • Add to pork mixture.
  • Return to boil and simmer slowly about 1 hour.
  • Add onions and green peppers.
  • Simmer 2 1/2 hours longer, stirring with wooden spoon every 15-20 minute.
  • Cool 1 hour then refrigerate 24 hours.
  • Reheat chili before serving.
  • About 5 minutes before serving time, add cheese.
  • Immediately before serving, add lime juice and stir with wooden spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1189.8, Fat 77, SaturatedFat 33.1, Cholesterol 365, Sodium 1315.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 104.6

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE



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This chili con carne recipe is many years in the making, and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and use corn chips for dipping.

Provided by CHEFJIMMY

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1211.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE



Award Winning Chili Con Carne image

This chili con carne recipe is many years in the making, and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and use corn chips for dipping.

Provided by CHEFJIMMY

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1211.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE



Award Winning Chili Con Carne image

This chili con carne recipe is many years in the making, and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese and use corn chips for dipping.

Provided by CHEFJIMMY

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
⅔ cup red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
12 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons corn meal
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in wine and crumble over bouillon cubes; cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Season with parsley, basil, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans and hot pepper sauce. Add reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed; continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, and water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into chili and simmer for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1211.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

REAL TEXAS CHILI (CHILI CON CARNE)



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In Texas, putting beans in chili is prohibited by state law. This recipe does not use beans. Nor does it use tomato sauce or paste, common ingredients in so called "award-winning" chili recipes. If you're looking for authentic chili, this one's the real McCoy; an authentic recreation of the chili that was served in the days of the trail drives - where chili is said to have originated. Take your sweet time making this chili...nice and slow. Good Texas chili has to have time to ripen.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Meat

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs beef chuck, boned and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes and trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
6 dried ancho peppers
5 cups cold water, divided
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin seed, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons masa harina (Mexican hominy flour)

Steps:

  • Grind the meat through the coarse blade of a meat grinder.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat in small batches in the bacon drippings.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meat to a second large heavy skillet. Set aside.
  • Wash the ancho peppers in cold water. Discard the stems and seeds, and tear the peppers into 2 inch pieces.
  • Place the pieces of pepper in a small sauce pan with 2 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Drain the peppers, reserving the cooking water. Peel the skin from the peppers and place the peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Add the reserved water. Puree with short pulses.
  • Mix the pureed pepper into the beef. Add 3 cups water. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne, and garlic. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Mix in the masa harina. Cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking.
  • If the mixtures is too thick, thin it with a small amount of boiling water.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve with hunks of smokin' hot cornbread and a tall iced tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.4, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 158.5, Sodium 923.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 42

Tips:

  • When choosing beef, select chuck roast, shoulder, or brisket for the best flavor and texture.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers to achieve your desired level of heat.
  • Add a splash of beer or red wine to enhance the flavor of the chili.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and a little patience, you can create an award-winning chili con carne that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to cook up a pot of deliciousness!

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