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Thanks for the update Bushman! Break a leg!!!

Go Bushman! Well, you have more time to prepare now.

Chilli cookoff has been stated for a later date one of the promoters has a death in the family and wants have about a month later.
I do know it will be in Thurmond NC about 8 miles north of Elkin and about 27miles NW of the Wilkesboros.
Sorry I can't tell you more I don't know anymore than we were told .
But I will know on a later date.
THANKS for the replies and IT WILL HAPPEN at a later date.

Any info for us on the Chili Cook-Off Bushman? Have spoon, will travel!!

Bushman I'm surprised! You're the guy we turn to for recipes. I wish I had one to share with you but mine is one of those "a little of this, a little of that, whatever I can think of" recipes. The only steadfast ingredients are ground chuck, chili powder,cumin,tomatoes,and onions.

Oh cool (no pun intended).

So this is going to be local???

Sweet!!!

Will get info tomorrow at church on location and time.

Bushman, do tell where Chilli Cookoff is...I know a bunch of us "foodies" want to know <<<< would love to be a judge, have malox, will travel.

Agreed..

But it was a little expensive if you didn't have the ingredients on the shelf.

Right?

blue ridge guy,i tried your chili,really really good! thanks for the reciepe! hotter the better!

bushman where's this chili cookoff at? i'll bring my change for you to count.

good luck. i hope you win first prize!

Here's one I've used in the past. But it can get a bit expensive... These days I just play it by ear.

Big Red Chili Chow
Adapted from a recipe from H.J. Heinz Co. This kitchen-sink version of chili is not for the timid. It packs a fiery wallop of chili flavor, especially from the habaneros. Those who do not like their chili very spicy might consider omitting the fresh habaneros and habanero powder.
12 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ***in
1/2 cup chili powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chipotle powder (See Note)
1 tablespoon habanero chile powder (See Note)
6 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
4 red habaneros, seeded and chopped
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound steak, such as sirloin or round steak
2 onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound lean ground pork
1/2 bottle (6 ounces) beer (or water)
1. In a large kettle, combine tomato paste, tomato sauce, kidney beans, ***in, chili powder, parsley, baked beans, salt, black pepper, chili hot beans, chipotle and habanero powder, jalapenos, habaneros and macaroni. Bring mixture to a simmer.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute steak then remove to a cutting board. Place onions in skillet and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef and pork. Cook, stirring often, until meat is browned. Drain excess fat and season meat and onions with salt and pepper. Pour beer into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
3. Cube the steak; place in kettle. Add ground-meat mixture. Simmer about 30 minutes.
Note: Chipotle and habanero powders are dried, powdered hot chiles that are available in some supermarkets. If not available, substitute 1 chipotle in adobo sauce or 1 jalapeno for the chipotle powder and 1 fresh habanero for the habanero powder.
Makes 12 servings.

I'm entered it a Chilli Cookoff in a couple of weeks and need all the help I can get .How about some good chilli recipes.NO BEANS ALLOWED