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Dianne's Fairy Dust Chili

Don’t let the name fool you—this chili packs a punch! In fact, it’s one of the best chili recipes in the world, winning first place in the 2021 World Championship Chili Cook-offs®. Made by Dianne Lewis, whose been dishing out the deliciousness since entering the world of competitive chili-making in 1982, this bold and flavorful recipe takes chili to the champion level.

  • Prep Time

    20 Mins

  • Cook Time

    1 Hour 35 Mins

  • Serves

    12

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Two bowls of chili with toppings, chips, a glass of water and a 2021 World Championship Chili Cook-offs ribbon.

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Ingredients

Serves: 12
  • 2 lb 80% Lean/20% Fat Ground Chuck
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can Beef Broth
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can Chicken Broth
  • 1 - 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • First Spice Mix
  • 2 tsp Onion Granules
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic Granules
  • 1 tbsp Beef Bouillon Granules
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Granules
  • 2 tbsp San Antonio Original (Mild Bill’s Spices)
  • 2 tsp Dixon (Mild Bill’s Spices)
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • Second Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp San Antonio Original (Mild Bill’s Spices)
  • 2 tbsp Cowtown (Mild Bill’s Spices)
  • 1.5 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
  • 1/8 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 packet of Sazon Goya Seasoning
  • 1 can Bush’s Kidney Chili Beans in Mild Sauce
  • 1 can Bush’s Pinto Chili Beans in Mild Sauce
  • Hot Sauce

Optional Toppings

Sour Cream, Cheese, Raddish, Jalapeno

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    BROWN

    In a 3- or 4-quart pot, brown ground chuck in the canola oil.

    • Ground Chuck

    • Canola Oil

  2. 2
    DRAIN

    Drain grease and set meat aside.

    • 3
      ADD

      Wipe out pot and add browned meat, beef broth, and chicken broth. Simmer for 45 minutes.

      • Meat

      • Beef Broth

      • Chicken Broth

    • 4
      STRAIN

      Remove meat and strain grease from broth.

      • 5
        ADD

        Add strained broth and meat back to pot. Add tomato sauce and first spice mix.

        • Tomato Sauce

        • First Spice Mix

      • 6
        SIMMER

        Cook on medium low. After 30 minutes, turn off heat and break up meat to about fingertip size.

        • 7
          ADD

          Turn heat back on to low and add second spice mix and Bush’s Chili Beans. Simmer for 20 minutes.

          • Second Spice Mix

          • Bush's® Chili Beans

        • 8
          FINISH

          Before serving, add 3 dashes of hot sauce, salt to taste, and more cayenne pepper for heat if needed.

          • Hot Sauce

          • Salt

          • Cayenne Pepper

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