2000 -Jim Weller's Macktown Chili
byJim Weller
After deliberating more than an hour, the judges determined the winner of the red chili competition- Jim Weller (of Bloomfield, Michigan) and his "Macktown Chili!" Jim’s wife [Georgia] had won the WCCC in 1996 (and again in 2008)- making Jim and Georgia the first husband and wife of the ICS to each hold titles!
Ingredients
3 lbs Tri-Tip beef (cubed)1 14 oz can Beef Broth
1 14 oz can Chicken Broth
1 8 oz can Hunt's Tomato Sauce
1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
A/R Water
Spice Mix
8 Tbsp Mild California Chili Powder
2 Tbsp Hot New Mexico Chili Powder
3 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Garlic Granules
1 Tbsp Onion Granules
1/2 Tbsp Arrowroot
Instructions
Brown meat, drain and add to chili pot with broths and tomato sauce.Add 75% of spcie mix, bring to boil and simmer for 2 hours.
Add Tabasco and remaining spices.
Thin gravy with water, if necessary.
Cook additional half hour or until meat is tender.
Add salt to taste.
This recipe makes approximately 3 quarts.