Award Winning Chili !

Gary has won his share of Chili Cookoffs, so this is worth the watch! Even if you have your favorite chili recipe, check this out for a few tips you may not be familiar with. Great cold weather or anytime recipe!

Ingredients:

3 lbs ground beef, drained
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

One Large Bell Pepper finely diced
One Onion finely diced. Both sautéed until soft, Salting vegetables

1 30 oz. can Chili Beans

2 Cans diced tomatoes

1 can drained Kidney Beans

About 32 oz. Tomato Juice

Carroll Shelby Chili Kit (contains chili pepper, cumin, garlic and other spices)
Use the cayenne pepper packet if you like your chili hotter. The masa flour packet is to thicken your chili. All personal preferences.

Combine, ENJOY!

[T-Mo_]

Best tip I'd give is to really brown the meat. That goes for any recipe with ground beef. So much more flavor. Not a barely cooked light brown, but dark with crusty bits, more like a smashed burger. Mix up a 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 1 Tbsp of water and 1lb of ground beef and let sit for 15 minutes before cooking.

[reggienhappiness]

I’m in the Navy and Stationed at NAS Fallon and Won the chili cook off this year thanks to your tips with this recipe. The guys and women that are stationed here really enjoyed it. Had 9 competitor and yours was the best.

[deejones]

Hello, let me tell ya'll something. I originally tried this recipe because I saw how others were saying not to be rude to him. But his, this man right here is on to something. I made his chili, and let a coworker taste. She just kept saying oh lord. This recipe really is a great one to follow, no wonder he got an award. Thanks Sir. for sharing your recipe. It was outstanding.

[chambersstevens]

So Gary....I just returned from a chili cook-off and I won. I copied your recipe exactly. But because I am from TN I added some pulled pork. And it worked! Thanks for your guidance!

[Paigebaby]

I can see why this is an award winner! Finally a recipe where folks don’t skimp on ingredients or add water as the base. I do prefer to use broth and fire roasted tomatoes for that extra kick but I’ll have to give this a go one night. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. It looks so hearty!

[brianalspaugh]

I made this recipe for my mom (now 81) and she said it was the best chili she ever had. :) thank you

[Volfor]

I've been making a very similar chili for years. Everyone who tried it absolutely loved it. If yours won cookoffs, I'll have to try your recipe next time!

[kathydorce]

I made this last night and I LOVED IT!! It was so easy and quick too!! I used V-8 and it was awesome! I left out the vinegar as I am not a vinegar person...at ALL! I used the whole cayenne packet in the Shelby box and had to add more, yum! I did not cook for hours but only about a half hour and it came out delightful! I did not cook for hours but only about a half hour and it came out delightful. I liked the texture of the chili without cooking it longer. I will make cornbread today, to eat with my excellent chili, it is a great recipe!. Thank you!

[guil]

Totally gonna make his recipe! What a sweet man! How could anybody say anything bad about him or his recipe!!! Ignorant mean spirited people!!!!

[ellakahalekeohohou]

What an excellent recipe. I like how he explained what he’s doing, I love it and my family love it. Mahalo from Hawaii.

[elsiebaxter]

Such rude comments…I think it looks wonderful and I thank him for taking the time to show how he makes chili…I’m going to try it..looks great!

[jonsims]

Just made Mr. Watkins chili.... I was surprised by it's simplicity, but I must say it's pretty good.... I've made chili a lot of chili over the years but this will be my new base starter. Yes, I will add garlic, cayenne and green chilies, etc... Hat's off to you Mr. Watkins! You make a good chili !

[halwilliams]

I made this chili and it came out fantastic! First time making chili. My changes: I added a huge can of corn and I smoked chicken wings on my smoker and then put all the chicken in the chili mix and put back on smoker for another 3 hours. It was a chili cookoff and I won most original with LOTS of compliments!! Thank you!!

[joebacarella]

I made this, I have a huge pot and we freeze a lot, so I doubled your recipe, and used 2 lrg cans of V8, fantastic my friend, I have been using Caroll Shelby for about 5 years now, the only thing I do different, is I chop about 5 tbls of jalepeno`s I can every year, we like heat, outstanding sir.

[rosefrutos]

I made it EXACTLY how you did and ohhhh mannnn so full of flavor and texture and deliciousness! Nobody could believe I made it! They thought I special ordered it??? Lol I am not sure if that’s a compliment or not but the big whole pot was gone in no time flat!!!! Now what does that tell you???? DELICIOUSNESS DELIVERED!!!!❤

[ld]

Tomato juice is KEY!!! Been doing that for 40 yrs since my mom taught me (oh and green pepper is a MUST)

[AtOddsAlways]

Absolutely the BEST chili recipe I have tasted and have had some great recipes, prior. Super easy preparation and, yes, you are right on the fine-dicing of the onion and pepper. It makes a huge difference. Thank you for your recipe and this informative lesson!

[lbelton]

Looks wonderful. I usually soak red beans overnight and then boil them until soft separately from the seasoned protein, veggies, and spices. I then remove the soft beans from the water to add to the tomato based stew and adjust the seasonings. I also like to add smoked paprika and cloves. Soaking the beans begins the growing process, which increases the nutritional value.

[ricardogarza]

Just chili really looks terrific I know for sure I will make it because I love chili thanks for the recipe

[WalkFly]

You are a humble, kind and thoughtful Zen Chili Master. The perfect demonstration of “less is more”. Thanks so much — you’re awesome.