National Champion Chili Recipe (2018)
Directions
- 1Remove ice from the pit using a scraper.
- 2Light charcoal briquettes using a lighter.
- 3Place the charcoal briquettes inside the smoker.
- 4Keep both vents open to allow heat to come up.
- 5Add 1.5 tablespoons of ghee to the cast iron pot.
- 6Add the ground chuck (2 pounds) to the pot and break it up into no smaller than golf ball-sized chunks.
- 7Season the ground chuck with seasoned salt and onion powder.
- 8Add 10 shakes of Louisiana hot sauce.
- 9Add one can of beef broth and a half can of chicken broth.
- 10Add 2 ounces of water and a Wyler's beef cube.
- 11Bring to a boil before adding dump number one.
- 12Add the chili spice mixture (1 tbsp San Antonio Original, 1 tbsp Mexene, 2 tbsp San Antonio Red, 2 tbsp Cowtown Light).
- 13Add 3/4 teaspoon of chicken granules, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of granulated onion, a pinch of red jalapeño powder, a pinch of salt, and one package of Sazón Goya.
- 14Let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the spices to dissolve.
- 15Add 8 ounces of Hunt's tomato sauce.
- 16Cover and let cook for 30 minutes.
- 17Remove from heat and let rest for one hour.
- 18Return to the pit, bring to a boil, and add dump number two.
- 19Add the chili spice mix (3 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 package Sazón Goya, 1 tbsp cumin, 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- 20Break up the ground beef using a potato masher.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
- 1.5 tablespoons gee
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 10 shakes Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 can beef broth
- 0.5 can chicken broth
- 2 ounces water
- 1 Wyler's beef cube
- 1 tablespoon San Antonio Original chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Mexene chili powder
- 2 tablespoons San Antonio Red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Cowtown Light chili powder
- 0.75 teaspoon chicken granules
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1 pinch red jalapeño powder
- 1 tablespoon green jalapeño powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 package Sazón Goya
- 8 ounces Hunt's tomato sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Equipment
smokercast iron potpotato smasher
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