Champion Chili Chowder

thebtls

Champion Chili Chowder

This recipe won the local United Way Chili Cook-off in 2010. It is more of a chowder consistency than a soup or chili. The ingredients qualify it as a chili however. Fixed in a Flame Top Round Dutch oven / Stewpot, 7 qt. it was the perfect cooking vessel for cooking this on the Grill. The combination of Lysander’s Chili Mix and macaroni is the key to this dish!

Ingredients
 2 Lb. - Lean Ground Beef
 Garlic Salt
 1-Large Vidalia onion (or sweet)
 Garlic Pepper
 2 -28 oz. Peeled Tomatoes
 6-8 Garlic Cloves, minced
 2 -16 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans
 16 Oz. Water
 14 oz-Barilla Elbow Macaroni (depends on how thick you want the chowder)
 3 Tbls. Lysander’s Chili Seasoning

Preparation and Cooking Directions
1. In a large soup kettle, brown the ground beef with chopped Onion and 4-8 cloves of garlic (to taste). Stir and continue browning until medium well.
2. Add 2 to 4 TBS Lysander’s Chili Seasoning then add ½ tsp of Garlic Salt and a pinch of Garlic Pepper (to taste) and finish browning the beef.
3. Add the Kidney Beans and Tomatoes, slightly chopped in the can (do not drain either)
4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Stir and cover then simmer for 40 minutes
5. Add Elbow Macaroni (dry) and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently
6. Add 16 oz. of water and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

cookn biker

That looks like a terrific pot of comfort Tony. I am not familiar with Lysander's.

thebtls

They are most known for their rubs and soup mixes in a bag but they also have meat loaf and chili seasoning. I order it online as no one in MO has heard of it either. If you want a batch, just send me your email and I'll order up some new and send one off to you.

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loco_engr

Looks Good!

Thinking I could kill 2 urges at one time,
goulash & chilli!

Thanks for posting this.

You going to OKC this year?

thebtls

I don't know what OKC is? If it's a BGE gathering I've never been and don't pay much attention and getting wifey to a BGE event versus a vacation in Las Vegas or something would take some effort. Ha..

Doug in Eggmonton

It's one of the best egg gatherings. Chris puts on a hell of a party. If you are anywhere near Oklahoma City, drop by and meet many of the people that you have only talked to through the forum, like me!

Doug

RRP

I can hear all those Texans yelling clear up here in Illinois THAT AIN'T CHILI

thebtls

...my momma says it was! It's all I know. No macaroni, no chili...no juice, chowder. It's probably a marzetti as much as it is anything else...just a huge batch.

hornhonk

IT AIN'T!