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George's Chili Gang Homestyle Chili
This is *literally* the best chili in the world! At least, that’s what the judges at the 2018 World Championship Chili Cook-offs® thought when they awarded it first place. Made by self-proclaimed chilihead George Rives, it’s a fairly simple but bold recipe that’s been fine-tuned to chili perfection. Even the toughest judges at your dinner table will be coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time
1 Hour
- Cook Time
2 Hours
- Serves
15
Ingredients
- 3 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 lb Mild Pork Sausage
- 1 can (27 oz) Bush’s® Pinto Chili Beans
- 2 cans (14 oz) Chicken Broth
- 1 can (14 oz) Beef Broth
- 1 can (8 oz) Tomato Sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) Hot Tomato Sauce
- 1 can (4 oz) Whole Green Chile, Chopped Finely
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
- 2 Small Onions
- 2 Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
- 1 ½ Tbsp arrowroot, mix with 2 Tbsp water (As Needed)
- Spice Mix
- 10 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- Meat Spices
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp MSG
Cooking Instructions
- 1BROWN
Brown sausage; then add 1 ½ LB ground beef, meat spices and oil.
- 2DRAIN
Brown and drain. This is the first batch of meat.
- 3ADD
Add chopped onions, jalapenos, green chilis, tomato sauce, beef broth, chicken broth and ¾ of the spice mix to chili pot. Bring to a boil then add first batch of meat. Continue cooking.
- 4BROWN
Brown second batch of meat (don’t forget to use meat spices). Drain and add to chili pot.
- 5SIMMER
Simmer for 2 hours.
- 6ADD
Add Tabasco, brown sugar, remaining chili spices, hot tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
- 7ADJUST
Adjust chili gravy with additional chicken broth or arrowroot, as necessary.
- 8ADD
Add beans 15 minutes before turn in. Add salt to taste.