Kevi's Award Winning Chili
75 mins
Serves 6
A flavorful competition-style chili with a perfect balance of heat and richness
Ingredients
Scale:
1x
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell's tomato soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder (divided use)
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 5 tablespoons chili powder (divided use)
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon fine grind black telicherry pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
- DUMP 1: In a large pot, brown the ground beef, onion, 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder, and all the crushed red pepper
- DUMP 2: Add tomato soup, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, salt, and black pepper
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- DUMP 3: Add pinto beans, the remaining chili powder (3 tablespoons), remaining cumin (1/2 tablespoon), and all the cayenne pepper
- Simmer for another 30 minutes
- Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings
Tips
The "dump" method ensures proper flavor development at each stage of cooking. For an even better flavor, make the chili a day ahead and refrigerate overnight. The spice level can be adjusted based on preference.
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