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Franklin’s Award-Winning Chili

Franklin’s Award-Winning Chili

Franklin’s Award-Winning Chili

Recipe By Justin Rossano

Yields

6 to 8 servings

Recipe By Justin Rossano

The Savory Spice in Franklin, TN won the 2014 Thompson’s Station Dog & Pony Chili cook off with this rich and classically flavored chili. We recognize there are a ton of ingredients in this chili, but we wanted publish an unedited version of this original award-winning chili recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef chuck

1 lb. ground Italian sausage

3 (15 oz.) cans chili beans, drained

2 (28 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

1 large yellow onion, chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 fresh serrano chiles, seeded and chopped

4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

4 cubes beef bouillon or equivalent beef bouillon powder

1 (12 oz.) beer












1 tsp. granulated sugar


Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Medium Chili Powder

    This blend of chili powder combines garlic and earthy flavors with a medium level of heat and spiciness, plus it's salt-free. If you can tolerate a...

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  • Worcestershire Sauce

    Our blend of vegan Worcestershire Sauce is also gluten-free! Destined to become your new secret ingredient. Made so that everyone can enjoy, this f...

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  • Minced Garlic

    This dehydrated garlic can save time with recipes that may call for fresh garlic. No need for peeling, it doesn't spoil, and it prevents your hands...

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  • Mexican Oregano

    Cook with the bold, robust flavor of Mexican Oregano! Use dried Mexican oregano to season chili, salsa, enchiladas, black beans, roasted meats, or ...

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  • Ground Cumin Seeds

    One of the most used spices in the world. Cumin powder is a must-have seasoning for meats, beans, vegetables, and more. Use ground cumin for chili,...

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  • European Basil

    European basil leaves are milder than our California basil, and has a slight anise flavor. Practically everything is better after seasoning with dr...

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  • Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt

    One of the best aromatic smoked sea salts to add to your spice collection. 100% natural, smoked over Northwest Alderwood, with no artificial flavor...

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  • Fine Black Malabar Pepper

    Finely ground Malabar black pepper with bold, well-rounded taste. Use fine black pepper in place of your regular jar of pepper for more gourmet, pe...

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  • Cayenne Chile Powder

    Our version of spicy cayenne pepper. Cayenne chiles are finely ground into a red powder great for adding a zesty, spicy kick to any recipe. Cayenne...

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  • Hungarian Paprika

    In Hungary, it is not uncommon for cooks to have several grades of paprika in their kitchen. This paprika is a különleges paprika that bears the na...

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  • Freeze Dried Corn

    These dried kernels are a handy pantry staple with light, fluffy, and crisp texture similar to popcorn, which could make it your new favorite snack...

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Directions

Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pot and cook until evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease. Pour in chili beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add onion, celery, bell peppers, serrano chiles, crumbled bacon, bouillon, and beer. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire, garlic, oregano, cumin, hot sauce, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and sugar. Stir to combine then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. After 2 hours, taste and adjust salt, pepper and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate and serve the next day. Top each serving with freeze-dried corn and a finishing dash of hickory smoked sea salt.