Award-Winning Chicken Championship Chili Recipe – First Place Winner
This Award-Winning Chicken Championship Chili Recipe is a must-try for chili enthusiasts! With a harmonious blend of spices and perfectly cooked beef, this dish brings warmth and satisfaction to any gathering. Ideal for cook-offs, family dinners, or cozy nights in, it’s sure to impress with its rich flavors that have earned first place accolades.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pat the cubed chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chuck roast in batches, then set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add spices and bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and return all meat to the pot.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-2.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving; ladle into bowls with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg