2010 Life Group Chili Cookoff

Tara and I had to wait one whole year before we could re-enter the Life Group Chili Cookoff.  Somehow we found a way to burn our chili entry last year and the judges gave it the name "Chipolte Chili".  This year was going to be different!  We did our research...we bought a new chili pot...we purchased the finest ingredients...and we took our time cooking the chili.  This year we named our chili "As Good As It Gets"!  ...and guess what...we WON - Best in Show!!! 

Best in Show Trophy!!!  We plan on placing it on our mantel...well, if we had one of course!

Tara and I receiving the "Best In Show" Trophy! 

Past champions for the last two years, Brian & Sue, receiving the "Beef and Bean" Trophy!

Shay & Jeremy receiving the "Finding Nemo" Trophy!

Amy receiving the "Dear Diary" Trophy!

Sarah & Jim receiving the "Sensationally Sweet" Trophy!

Meet the judges Rick & Laura.  They had a very difficult time deciding how to award this year's trophies with so many delicious chili recipes!

 So you ask what does it take to win a chili cookoff???

"As Good As It Gets" - Best in Show

Well actually this is what it takes:

STEP 1

2lbs. ground beef

1 chopped onion

add into frying pan and brown

STEP 2

1 can beef broth

3 cans tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

3 cans chili beans

add ground beef and onion

cook for 30 minutes

STEP 3

Add:

3 tbs. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tbs. Ground Cumin

1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

1/2 tsp. Black Pepper

3 cubes Chicken Granules

3 tbs. Brown Sugar

cook for 1 hour

STEP 4

Add:

2 tbs. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Paprika

1/2 tbs. Ground Cumin

3 tbs. brown sugar

simmer for 30 minutes 

STEP 5

garnish with Fritos, Cheddar Cheese, Chop Onions, & Sour Cream!