This Blue Ribbon Chili is your classic, hearty chili filled with beef, two types of beans, and lots of seasonings. This recipe truly is a winner.
This recipe is a winner, hands down best chili recipe ever! Well, it’s a winner for everyone in the house except my husband, Jake, who swears he is “allergic” to beans. Meaning he hates any type of legume. The only time this recipe got a red ribbon instead of a blue was when I went up against my husband last year in a chili cook-off, I have my reasons why he won. I mean come on, is it really chili if it doesn’t have beans?
Enjoy! XOXO San
How do you make Blue Ribbon Chili?
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired.
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Add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix, and kidney beans. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.
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For a slow cooker recipe, add all ingredients in your slow cooker on low and let it cook for 6 hours or all day for more flavor.
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Love chili? Check out these other delicious recipes: Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, Buffalo Chicken White Chili, Crockpot Taco Chili, and my husband’s favorite, bean-free Classic Chili Con Carne.
Fantastic to serve with Whole Wheat Cornbread.
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Blue Ribbon Chili
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 1/2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
- 15 ounce can light red kidney beans
- 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain grease, if desired.
- Add the ground black pepper, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salsa, chili seasoning mix, and kidney beans. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Another way to cook this, at step 2 when adding the rest of the ingredients do this in a slower cooker and let it sit on low all day until you are ready to eat.
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Kid’s reviews: They all love chili, thank goodness they didn’t take after their Dad!
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What would be a good substitution for beans if I am legume intolerant? Have you also ever tried a cajun chili?
Cajun Chili would have a nice flare! xo San