Delicious classic cozy chili that won a chili cook-off!
Each year the company that Jon works for has an annual chili cook-off. It is usually on or around Christmas Eve. One of the first years that Jon entered he won; however, that recipe never won again and he tried making different variations and different recipes over the years.
This past year he wanted to enter, but wanted to keep things super simple and easy for the recipe. To our surprise, this chili recipe was the FIRST PLACE WINNER!
We have made the recipe a few times since, and each time we’re eating it, we keep telling ourselves that, WOW! It’s really good chili. It is just a classic tasting chili with a little bit of spice to it. Nothing that’s overly hot and spicy. It’s Goldilocks, just right!
When I decided we would share the recipe, my initial intent was to use packets of taco and chili seasoning that just about anyone can buy at the regular grocery store. I looked at the ingredients of the taco seasoning and couldn’t believe the awful ingredients in it! It had things like corn starch, canola oil and didn’t even identify ANY of the spices. So, I decided to share the recipe with the actual brand of seasonings I use for this actual recipe, because they are of much better quality and flavor. I am not affiliated or associated with either of these brands/companies, nor is this a sponsored post. I really love these particular seasonings!
Watch the video to see how easy it really is to make:
Slyh in the Kitchen Award Winning Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1-2 tbsp How to BBQ Right Malcolm Reeds Gringo Mexican Seasoning
- 2 cans Spicy Kidney Chili Beans
- 2 cans Diced chiles with tomatoes
- 3/4 cup Tomato Paste
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Medium Salsa
- 4 tbsp Meat Church Chili Seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and break it up with a spatula or spoon.
- Add in 1-2 tbsp of the Mexican Seasoning. Gently stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pot, gently pour in the chili beans, diced chiles and tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salsa, and chili seasoning. Gently stir to combine. Be sure that the tomato paste is incorporated well.
- Add the cooked, seasoned ground beef to the pot of chili. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle chili into a bowl (use caution as chili will be very hot) and top with you favorite chili toppings. I love adding shredded cheese and chili cheese flavored corn chips!
