Award-Winning Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Chili Recipe

Name: Award-Winning Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Chili Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 white onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1.5 cups tomato juice; 6 cubes beef bouillon; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.75 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

This blue ribbon chili recipe took home the top prize at a local chili cook-off for three consecutive years! Known for its mild and slightly sweet flavor, you can easily add a dash of hot sauce to spice things up. A Wisconsin favorite, this chili features macaroni noodles, creating a deliciously unique texture. For added heartiness, stir in canned kidney beans along with the macaroni.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield6

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Instructions

In a large soup pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart, until it's no longer pink, approximately 8 minutes. Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper, and continue to cook until the beef is nicely browned and the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes more. Drain any excess grease from the pot.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, tomato juice, bouillon cubes, chili powder, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the macaroni to the chili. Simmer until the macaroni is tender, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 353 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 13 g
Sodium Content: 1339 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g