First Place Chili Oo Hoos Tennessee Treat Sue Griffins Chili Food

FIRST-PLACE CHILI: OO-HOO'S TENNESSEE TREAT (SUE GRIFFIN'S CHILI)

Steps:

• Brown meat, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Add the rest, cover the pot but leave the lid just slightly ajar, and simmer for about an hour, until you're satisfied!
• The chili is best the next day, so cool it, store in the refrigerator, and simmer another hour before serving the next day.
• Serves 6-8.

FIRST-PLACE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef, onions and garlic. If necessary, drain any fat.
• Add the other ingredients and simmer for three to 3.5 hours.
• Remove bay leaves before serving or storing.

AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
• Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
• Serve with desired toppings.