Best 5 Chili For 100 People Recipes

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Organizing a large-scale event requires meticulous planning and execution, and preparing chili for a crowd of 100 is no exception. Whether it's a community gathering, a company potluck, or a charity fundraiser, serving up a hearty and flavorful chili that satisfies everyone's taste buds is a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating a delicious chili that will leave your guests craving for more. From selecting the perfect ingredients and equipment to managing the cooking process and presentation, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to ensure your chili is a resounding success.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC HOMECOOKED CHILI RECIPE FOR 100 PEOPLE



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Here's how to figure out how many ingredients you'll need for a large group chili recipe. We will have 100 people in this case. This yields two cups of beef chili for a crowd of 100 people and one cup of chili for a crowd of 200 people. It's not only delicious, but it's also ridiculously easy to make. Simple, no-fuss ingredients and a few minutes of simmering produce a complex and rich flavor that is simply unrivaled.

Provided by TheChef

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 15

21 pounds Minced or ground beef
9 tin cans Tomato sauce ((28 oz each))
9 tin cans Diced tomatoes, undrained ((28 oz each))
9 tin cans Kidney beans, rinsed and drained ((16 oz each))
9 tin cans Pork and beans ((15-3/4 ounces each))
3 lbs Onions, finely chopped
9 Green bell pepper, finely chopped
6 cups Finely chopped celery with leaves
6 tbsp Chili powder ((or cayenne pepper))
2 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Ground cumin
1 tbsp Paprika
1 Table chili or cayenne pepper
1 tbsp White pepper
10 Bay leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the beef in a large skillet (with a little olive oil) until brown and drained, then transfer to a slow cooker (you may need two)
  • Add all the spices like onions and garlic.
  • Add all the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Add the other ingredients except for kidney beans and cook for 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Add a little water if the stew is too thick.
  • Add the kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve

CHILI FOR 50!



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I concocted this one for a Lenten Series dinner at church in 2007. It is pretty basic, uses readily available ingredients, and minimal preparation time.

Provided by Special Ed

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h45m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 1/2 lbs 80% lean ground beef
1 lb Bob Evans sausage (regular)
1 lb Bob Evans sausage (hot)
9 ounces canned chopped green chili peppers
112 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
112 ounces tomato sauce
1 ounce ground cumin
2 1/2 ounces ground chili powder
5 large yellow onions, diced
42 ounces kidney beans
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 head garlic, crushed
42 ounces kidney beans

Steps:

  • If necessary, split between 2 large stock pots, splitting ingredients as you add them.
  • Brown beef and sausage.
  • Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent.
  • Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chiles and spices.
  • Simmer at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Add kidney beans 15 minutes before finishing.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, chopped onions, hot sauce, or cheddar cheese.

LARGE GROUP CHILI



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This is a simple chili recipe, one that I have adapted to fit a large group. I volunteer for my local church and cook to feed newcomers each month. I never know how many people that there will be so I always shoot to feed around 80 people. This is what I make for those cold months. I serve it with crackers, cheese, and chopped onions. So if you need to cook for a large group, or just love chili, then enjoy this one. This chili is made to be good for all so it has just the right amount of spice and flavor without going overboard. Hope you find this a great way to pleas a hungry crowd.

Provided by Chef Captain Kirk

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 70 8 oz Portions

Number Of Ingredients 22

12 lbs ground beef
4 large onions, Chopped
4 medium green peppers, Chopped
1 head celery (about 8 Ribs)
61 ounces canned kidney beans, Rinsed (4 Cans)
56 ounces canned beef broth (4 Cans)
106 ounces tomato puree (1 lg Can)
64 ounces salsa
58 ounces diced tomatoes, Undrained
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons browning sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 cup chili powder (4.5oz)
1/4 cup dried basil
8 teaspoons cumin, Ground
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt, Coarse ground
4 teaspoons pepper, Coarse ground
1 large onion, Chopped (topping)
40 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (topping)

Steps:

  • In a large pot put in all of the ground beef.
  • Then fill with water to cover the beef.
  • Bring the beef to a boil then reduce to a simmer. It is best that you stir it when you fist put it on the heat so the ground beef breaks up.
  • Stir occasionally till all of the meat is cooked. It will take about 35 minutes to brown all of the beef.
  • When the ground beef is simmering, chop the onion, green pepper, and celery. Make sure to stir the beef as you go.
  • When meat is done, use a strainer to drain the meat.
  • Leaving the meat to strain, finish chopping the vegetables.
  • Add the vegetables to your chili pot with the vegetable oil. Sweat the vegetables in the oil till they soften.
  • Once the vegetables are softened then add the ground beef. Then mix them together and turn off the heat.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the chili pot with the heat off (I do this because I transport it after this step). Mix all the ingredients together and transport the chili pot to the final location.
  • Then put back on heat. Bring it to a slow simmer (mixing occasionally). Let simmer for around 2 hours and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 608.8, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17.9

BEST DAMN CHILI



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After years of adjustments I have found a recipe for all to enjoy. Previous ones were either too hot or too mild, this one even was to the liking of my finance who hates chili.

Provided by Danny Jaye

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

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors®)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's®)
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
  • Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1014.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHILLI FOR A CROWD



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Make a big batch of Mexican chilli con carne to keep hungry guests happy - this recipe serves 12-14

Provided by Lindsey Bareham

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h30m

Yield Serves 12-14

Number Of Ingredients 31

400g dried black beans or red kidney beans, or 3 x 400g cans black beans or red kidney beans
4 tbsp olive oil
900g minced pork
900g coarsely minced beef
250g rashers rindless smoked streaky bacon
6 large onions, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 celery heart, chopped
3 bay leaves
3 large unwaxed lemons
4 tbsp Mexican chilli powder (see tip) or mild chilli powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp dried oregano
3 tbsp tomato purée
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
300ml red wine
300ml beef or chicken stock
600ml soured cream
small bunch chives
5 ripe but firm avocados
2 red bird's-eye chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
4 small red onions, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves
4 limes
4 tbsp chopped coriander, plus sprigs to garnish (optional)
750ml boiling water
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
500g couscous
2 x 225g bags corn chips
250g extra-mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • If using dried beans and not freezing the chilli, rinse and pick over the beans, then soak them overnight in plenty of water. Rinse again, and tip into a large pan with enough water to cover by 5cm and bring to the boil. Boil briskly for 10 mins, then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 30 mins or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based lidded pan and brown the pork, then the beef, in 4 batches, scooping into a bowl as you go. Slice the bacon into strips. Add to the empty pan and cook gently to begin with, raising the heat as the bacon crisps. Scoop the bacon out of the pan, stir in the onions, garlic, celery and the bay leaves, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft but hardly coloured - about 20 mins.
  • Quarter the lemons lengthways, cut out the pithy core and remove the seeds. Chop into very small pieces, each with a bit of peel. Stir the chilli powder, cumin and oregano into the onions and stir-fry for a couple of mins, then return the meat, adding the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, lemon, wine and stock. Stir as the dish heats up, then simmer, covered, for 1 hr 30 mins. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month - defrost overnight in the fridge before continuing with the recipe.
  • Add the beans to the pan - if you're using canned beans, rinse them first. Cook, uncovered, for a further 30 mins. Can be cooled at this stage and kept covered in the fridge for 24 hrs.
  • Tip the soured cream into a bowl, snip the chives into small pieces then scatter them over the soured cream, cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • To make the guacamole, halve the avocados lengthways, remove the stone and use a fork to mash the flesh into its shell. Scoop out into a bowl, mashing further if necessary (I like it lumpy). Add the chillies, onions and the garlic crushed to a paste with a little salt. Squeeze over the juice of 3 limes, season with black pepper and add the chopped coriander. Mix, adding extra lime juice to taste. Cover with cling film, allowing it to touch the surface. Chill until required.
  • To prepare the couscous, boil the kettle and measure 750ml water into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and couscous. Stir, cover with cling film and leave to soak for 30 mins, then fluff up with a fork.
  • Prepare the corn chips up to 1 hr before serving. Spread the chips on baking sheets, scatter over the cheese and place under a hot grill for 2-4 mins until molten and crusty. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with the chilli, couscous, guacamole, soured cream and chives and some coriander leaves sprinkled over the top, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any last-minute surprises.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your chili will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh, organic ingredients.
  • Brown the meat thoroughly: Browning the meat will help to develop its flavor and give your chili a richer color. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is a dish that should be full of flavor. Don't be afraid to use a variety of spices to create a complex and delicious flavor profile.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili will help to develop the flavors and make the meat tender. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Making chili for a large group of people can be a daunting task, but it's definitely possible with a little planning and preparation. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious chili that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're hosting a party or gathering, don't be afraid to give this recipe a try.

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