Kevi's Award Winning Chili

Kevi's Award Winning Chili

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 cans Campbell's tomato soup (10 3/4 ounce cans)
  • 1.5 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce can)
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin powder (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons Crushed red pepper
  • 5 tablespoons Chili powder (divided)
  • 1 can Pinto beans
  • 1 tablespoon Black telicherry pepper , fine grind
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. DUMP 1: In a large pot, brown the ground beef, onion, 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder, and all the crushed red pepper
  2. DUMP 2: Add tomato soup, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, salt, and black pepper
  3. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. DUMP 3: Add pinto beans, the remaining chili powder (3 tablespoons), remaining cumin (1/2 tablespoon), and all the cayenne pepper
  5. Simmer for another 30 minutes
  6. 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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