Crockpot Chili Cook Off Winner Food

AWARD WINNING CROCKPOT CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized skillet. When the oil shimmers, stir paprikas, cumin, chili powder and onion powder into the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until spices are very aromatic and remove from heat.
• Add beef, sugar, oregano, onion, vinegar, garlic, tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, beans and salt to the slow cooker. Transfer spices from the skillet into the slow-cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook for at least 4 hours on high or until the meat is tender-- 6 hours on low.

CROCKPOT CHILI (COOK-OFF WINNER!)

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and dab off the excess grease. Set aside.
• Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet. Remove the stem and seeds from the peppers. Finely chop.
• Finely chop the celery. Remove the peel of the onion and finely chop. Chop the jalapeño pepper and remove the seeds if desired -- leave them in for extra heat.*
• Add the peppers, celery, onion, and jalapeño pepper to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Saute the veggies over medium heat until tender. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add in the three cans of chili beans (undrained and do not rinse), petite diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.
• In the same skillet used to cook the bacon and veggies, cook the ground chuck and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off all the fat and add to the slow cooker.
• Add all the seasonings to the crockpot. Crumble the bacon (or chop) into very small pieces and stir that in the crockpot. Or reserve the bacon in the fridge and add at the end. Stir everything together.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, chili powder, etc.) Enjoy with fresh cilantro, sour cream and Cheddar cheese.

CHILI COOKOFF WINNER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or a 4 quart (or larger) pot on the stove.
• Cook over medium heat (or high if using a crock pot) until hot.

CHILI- TWO TIME COOK OFF WINNER.

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef adding the onion in a few minutes before it is completely done. Add ground beef into a stock pot and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 45 minutes to make sure that all the flavors have incorporated.
• If you like things on the hotter side, you can add more chili powder or maybe just a touch of cummin.
• Top with a little shredded cheese if you prefer or serve over a hot dog for a great chili dog!