National Champion Chili Recipe (2018)

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove ice from the smoker.
  2. 2Start the fire in the smoker.
  3. 3Melt 1.5 tablespoons of ghee in the pot.
  4. 4Add 2 pounds of 80/20 ground chuck to the melted ghee.
  5. 5Break the ground chuck into no smaller than golf ball-sized chunks while cooking.
  6. 6Season the ground chuck with 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt and 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
  7. 7Add 10 shakes of Louisiana hot sauce to the seasoned ground chuck.
  8. 8Add 1 can of beef broth and 0.5 can of chicken broth to the seasoned ground chuck.
  9. 9Add 2 ounces of water and 1 Wyler's beef cube to the seasoned ground chuck.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. 11Add the chili spice mixture (1 tablespoon of San Antonio Original, 1 tablespoon of Mexene, 2 tablespoons of San Antonio Red, and 2 tablespoons of Cowtown Light) to the mixture.
  12. 12Add 0.75 teaspoon of chicken granules, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of granulated onion, a pinch of red jalapeño powder, 1 tablespoon of green jalapeño powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 package of Sazón Goya.
  13. 13Let the chili simmer for a few minutes to allow the spices to dissolve.
  14. 14Add 8 ounces of Hunt's tomato sauce to the chili.
  15. 15Cover the chili and let it cook for 30 minutes.
  16. 16Remove the chili from the heat and let it rest for one hour.
  17. 17Return the chili to the pit, bring it to a boil, and add the second dump (3 tablespoons of chili spice mixture, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1 package of Sazón Goya, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of brown sugar, and a pinch of salt).
  18. 18Break up all of the meat 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 cup grated cheddar cheese

Equipment

smokercast iron pottongsspoonpotato masher